Chef knives / MITSUMOTO SAKARI
Damascus · 8.8

MITSUMOTO SAKARI Chef Knives

These hand forged Japanese knives use Damascus steel and Pakkawood handles for traditional kitchen performance. This set features Gyuto and Kiritsuke models for slicing meat, fish, and vegetables

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What stands out

73-Layer Damascus

Multiple layers of steel protect the hard S440C powder steel core.

Pakkawood Handles

The handles use durable Pakkawood for a traditional look and feel.

San-Mai Construction

A 3-layer San-Mai build provides a balance of hardness and flexibility.

Current set

6 knives in this catalog

Collections Hand forged knives Slicing knives

About this lineup

Traditional Forging Standards

These listings feature 440C and VG-10 steel cores with 67 to 73 layers of Damascus. The collection includes 4 in paring knives and 8 in Gyuto models.

  • 440C Damascus steel
  • S440C powder steel core
  • VG-10 hand forged steel
  • 73-layer Damascus
  • Pakkawood and G10 handles
  • 4 piece San-Mai sets
Why these models

Current models

Look through Stainless steel knives, High carbon steel knives, Hand forged knives, Slicing knives to see how the MITSUMOTO SAKARI models split.

The hardware

These hand forged Japanese knives use Damascus steel and Pakkawood handles for traditional kitchen performance. This set features Gyuto and Kiritsuke models for slicing meat, fish, and vegetables

Typical work

Stainless steel knives, High carbon steel knives, Hand forged knives, Slicing knives is the split that matters in this MITSUMOTO SAKARI range.

How they differ

6 knives listed here give you a side-by-side on Stainless steel knives, High carbon steel knives, Hand forged knives, Slicing knives.

In the notes

Hits and misses

Based on 24 analyzed reviews

Keepers

  • Sharpness 5
  • Build quality 4
  • Ergonomic balance 4
  • Super sharp 4
  • Value for money 4
  • Attractive appearance 3
  • Beautiful presentation 3
  • Comfortable grip 3
  • Easy maintenance 2
  • Handle feel 2

The downsides

  • Handle feel 1
  • Sharpness 1
Buyers

Buyer notes

Julie 4.7

The 8 in Gyuto with the Bloodwood handle is perfectly balanced for slicing fish.

Anna 4.2

The 4 in paring knife is incredibly sharp and great for small tasks.

Amber 4.8

The 73-layer Damascus pattern on the Kiritsuke knife looks and performs great.

Common questions

MITSUMOTO SAKARI Questions

What steel cores are used?

These knives use S440C powder steel, 440C, and VG-10 cores.

What types of handles are available?

The listings feature Pakkawood, Bloodwood, and G10 handles.

Do they offer small knives?

Yes, this catalog includes a 4 in Japanese paring knife.

What is San-Mai construction?

It is a 3-layer steel build used in the 4 piece knife sets.