DYK: a kitchen tool collection created using the same cutting-edge methods and philosophy with which the Takagi Corporation became renowned for its carpentry tools. For Takagi, each tool has a connection to every other, and refine work by combining them.
Takagi was born in 1866, as a simple saw smith in Sanjo city, Niigata. Over the years we have developed into a company selling a wide variety of professional cutting tools. Choosing tools is the first step to sophisticated cuisine. DYK presents kitchen tools that allow us to express our aesthetic sense freely.
Takagi was founded in the Edo period in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, the city of sword makers and craftsmen. The accumulated knowledge as a cutting tool wholesaler with a focus on carpentry tools met beautiful and functional design now. DYK kitchen knives are available in two finishes: "stainless steel" with metallic luster; and "matte black" with modern brushed texture. As reliable partners in your kitchen, these kitchen knives deliver a new feel of cutting and ease of use. Material: stainless steel (handle); molybdenum vanadium steel (blade). The handles of the knives are hollow to ensure lightness. Dishwasher safe.
Chef's Knife is suitable for hard and large ingredients such as big meat, fish with scales and thick bones. This long and sharp blade can give a larger repertory to your recipe. The uniquely rounded handle is not only beautiful, but also designed to fit in the hand. This handle is also so easy to grip that the ingredients are unlikely to slip.
Santoku Knife is the most versatile and is suitable for cutting any ingredient such as meat, fish and vegetables. Highly recommended as a first entry model. Dishwasher safe. The uniquely rounded and hollow handle is not only beautiful, but also designed to fit in the hand.
Bread Knife is suitable for cutting bread. The rough blade keeps the flavor without crushing the soft texture when slicing. The uniquely rounded and hollow handle is not only beautiful, but also designed to fit in the hand.
Petty Knife (or paring knife) comes extremely handy when peeling. Useful not only for fruits and vegetables, but also for cutting condiments. The unique rounded handle is not only beautiful but also designed to give a good grip, keeping a sense of stability despite of its small size. The short blade makes it easy to wash and maintain.
Mini Santoku Knife is a new style kitchen knife that features the advantages of both Santoku knife and paring knife. This versatile knife is designed a little smaller than our Santoku knife to make it easy to handle for those with small hands. The narrow tip and easy-to-grip handle are perfect for delicate tasks. The handle of the knife is hollow inside to ensure its lightness.
Funayuki is a traditional Japanese knife that is used by fisherman aboard their boats. These knives are often used to clean, fillet, and test quality of small- or medium-sized fish. Fishermen used their funayuki to prepare food for themselves (either out at sea, or back at port) and had to be capable of cutting meat, vegetables, and fruit. This versatile knife is similar to santoku and gyuto. Funayuki has a relatively flat blade profile and works well with push-cuts and pull-cuts. It can also be used in a rocking motion to mince herbs or other ingredients. Made in Sakai, Japan. Material: steel (hagane) and hinoki cypress wood. Hand wash.
