A rare reunion of past and present: this 180mm Sakai Takayuki Usuba has been fully restored and paired with a brand-new custom Takayuki wa handle, bringing the blade back to life in true family style. Think of it as a “mother-and-child reunion” — a vintage Takayuki blade finding harmony with a modern Takayuki handle. The result is both nostalgic and fresh: a razor-keen single-bevel edge for katsuramuki and fine vegetable cuts, perfectly balanced with the upgraded handle. It’s a knife with a story, ready to create new ones in the kitchen.