Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series
Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series
Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series
Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series
Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series
Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series
Loved by 12,000+ home cooks

Petty Utility Knife (5") - Takumi Series

4.9 · 2,184 verified reviews

$34.95 Regular price $175.00 Sale priceSave 80%
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  • Premium Japanese Steel Built to Last

  • Razor-Sharp Edge for Effortless Cuts

  • Free Shipping Within the USA

Free gift box with every order ($39 value)
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Product description

  • Blade: Robust 7CR17 stainless steel
  • Blade length: 18 cm
  • Handle length: 12.5 cmTotal length: 30.5 cm
  • Blade thickness: 2 mm
  • Hardness: 60 ± 2 HRC
  • Grind: 15° on both sides
  • Handle: Ergonomic Pakkawood handle
  • Balance: Well-balanced for fine work
  • Packaging: Protective gift box

Why choose Sakura Knives?

✅ Ideal for vegetables with a wide blade made for chopping and slicing

✅ Robust 7CR17 steel for long-lasting sharpness

✅ Ergonomic Pakkawood handle for a secure and comfortable grip

✅ Well-balanced design for smooth, controlled cutting

✅ Protective gift box included

✅ Test risk-free for 100 days

Care instructions

  • Wash by hand only: Use mild soap and warm water after every use.
  • Dry immediately: Wipe the blade and handle fully dry to prevent water damage.
  • Use proper cutting boards: Best used on wood or plastic boards only.
  • Avoid hard foods and surfaces: Do not cut bones, frozen food, glass, ceramic, or metal.
  • Store safely: Keep in a knife block, sheath, magnetic strip, or protective box.

I'm glad to offer FREE shipping anywhere in the U.S.

Every order is packed with care and sent straight to your door, so your blade arrives ready for the kitchen.

Once it is on its way, I will send a tracking number so you can follow it the whole way home.

Every knife that leaves here, I want you to truly love. If yours isn't right for any reason, send it back within 30 days and I'll refund you. That has always been my promise.

The Man Behind the Blade

About Hiroshi

Hi, I'm Hiroshi, and welcome to Sakura. For me this has been more than a place to sell knives. It has been my dream, my pride, and a piece of my heart in every blade I share.

I have put everything I have into this shop, choosing blades I would be proud to use myself, steel I trust, and edges that earn their place on a cutting board. Your support turned customers into something closer to friends and made this whole journey one I will never forget.

This is not really a goodbye, but something that stays with you. May the knife you carry home bring you years of good meals, the way this shop has filled mine.

Hiroshi
From real kitchens

What cooks say

4.9 ★★★★★
2,184 verified reviews
Dana K.
★★★★★

"Bought one for the closing sale, then two more as gifts. These are heirlooms."

Dana K. Verified
Marcus R.
★★★★★

"Sharper than knives I paid five times more for. The only thing on my block now."

Marcus R. Verified
Priya S.
★★★★★

"The balance is unreal. You feel the craftsmanship the second you pick it up."

Priya S. Verified
Tom B.
★★★★★

"I was skeptical of the story, then it arrived. This is the real thing."

Tom B. Verified
Ellen T.
★★★★★

"Ordered the day I heard he was closing. So glad I did. Nothing else compares."

Ellen T. Verified
James W.
★★★★★

"Gorgeous enough to display, but I use it every single day. Worth every penny."

James W. Verified
Why it is worth it

We stand behind every blade

Ruthlessly sharp Hand-honed to a 15-degree edge that glides through food, not tears it
High-carbon stainless steel Strong, corrosion-resistant and built to last
Japanese craftsmanship Quality handmade blades in the Sakai tradition
Pakkawood handle Provides strength and stability, will not warp or absorb water
Ergonomic design Superior control, perfectly balanced, with a comfortable grip
Integrated bolster Reinforces the blade for durability, stability and precision
Sakura vs the rest

Why cooks switch

 
SakuraOur set
Store-bought
Hand-forged blades
Holds its edge for months
Full-tang balance
Lifetime sharpening
Made by one craftsman
Price for an 8-piece set
$169.95
$400+