Touroku Sakai Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm – Green Pakka Handle
A serious 240mm Japanese chef’s knife combining the cutting performance of Aogami Super steel with a clean, understated finish.
The Touroku Sakai Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm is built for cooks who value performance over decoration. With its long 240mm profile, high-performance Aogami Super carbon steel core and distinctive green Pakka wood handle, this is a knife designed for demanding everyday prep.
Aogami Super – High-Performance Japanese Carbon Steel
Aogami Super (Blue Super) is one of Japan’s most respected carbon steels. It can take an exceptionally keen edge and offers excellent edge retention, making it particularly attractive to professional chefs and enthusiasts who appreciate a very sharp knife.
Unlike VG10 or SG2, however, Aogami Super is not fully stainless. The exposed carbon-steel edge should be kept clean and dry after use and will naturally develop a patina over time.
For the right owner, that extra care is rewarded with excellent cutting performance.
240mm Gyuto – Built for Serious Prep
At 240mm, this Gyuto gives you noticeably more cutting length than the common 210mm format. That makes it particularly useful when working with larger ingredients or doing substantial amounts of preparation.
The profile works beautifully for:
- Meat and fish preparation
- Large vegetables
- Slicing and portioning
- Chopping herbs and vegetables
- Professional kitchen prep
- General-purpose chef work
Despite its size, the Japanese Gyuto profile keeps the knife agile and precise.
Clean, Performance-Focused Finish
Rather than relying on elaborate Damascus patterns or heavy decoration, this knife has a clean satin-finished blade that puts the focus firmly on performance.
The visible transition near the cutting edge subtly reveals the blade's laminated construction and gives the knife the understated character associated with traditional Japanese blades.
Green Pakka Wood Handle
The knife is finished with a Japanese-style green Pakka wood handle.
The dark green tone is subtle rather than flashy and complements the minimalist blade particularly well. Pakka wood is also practical for a working kitchen thanks to its stability and resistance to moisture compared with many untreated natural woods.
Specifications
Brand: Touroku Sakai
Knife Type: Gyuto / Japanese Chef's Knife
Blade Length: 240mm
Core Steel: Aogami Super / Blue Super
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Green Pakka Wood
Handle Style: Japanese / Wa
Edge: Double Bevel
Best For: Meat, fish, vegetables and general professional preparation
Maintenance: Carbon-steel care required
Who This Knife Is For
This is a particularly strong choice for professional chefs and experienced home cooks who want excellent sharpness and edge retention and don't mind taking proper care of carbon steel.
If someone wants a completely maintenance-free knife, stainless VG10 or SG2 would be the safer recommendation. But for someone specifically looking for the cutting characteristics of a premium Japanese carbon steel, Aogami Super is where this knife becomes interesting.
Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta
We chose this model because it offers a compelling combination: 240mm of useful cutting length, Aogami Super performance and a simple Japanese aesthetic without unnecessary decoration.
It's a knife intended to be used hard and sharpened well—not just admired.