G. Sakai started as a small knife maker in 1958. Over time, they have become know as a maker of some of the finest knives in the world. Companies like Gerber, Al Mar, Spyderco, Cold Steel, and SOG have turned to G. Sakai to manufacture some of their high end knives.
With all of this OEM work, G. Sakai has not had a great amount of time to make their own G. Sakai line of knives. The G. Sakai line is comprised of some of the highest quality knives that you will find anywhere.
These knives are very hard to find and availability is very limited. It is typical to wait 2 months or more for a knife that is not in their stock.
Youwantit2 will be picking some of our favorite Sakai designs to carry in our inventory. Please feel free to email us with any questions or requests for other models.
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QUANTITY IS LIMITED !!!!!
MEDIUM - $199.00
(7-1/8" open length, 2-7/8" blade, 4-1/4" closed.)
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Takahashi Tennessee Memorial "Bird and Trout"
10417 - MEDIUM - ONE AVAILABLE
10416 - LARGE - TEMP OUT OF STOCK
Designed by custom knife maker Masao Takahashi.
Distinctive 440C stainless steel blade with thin tapered false edge hollow ground for a variety of cutting chores. A beautiful blade etched with "G. SAKAI Design by M. Takahashi". Solid, extended, brushed stainless steel bolsters. Genuine Stag scales, stainless steel pins and liners, lined lanyard hole and traditional rear lock for safety and security.
Specs:
High quality leather belt sheath. Brown leather sheath is embossed with G. Sakai name on the cover flap. Cover flap is held closed with large brass pin and slotted leather lock-flap.
KAWASAKI SPECIALSERIES FOLDER
10431 - STAG
10430 - DESERT IRONWOOD
Designed by custom knife maker Akihisa Kawasaki.
The engraving pattern on the bolster made out of the gold nickel silver is well contrasted by the natural stag handle. The black spacer also highlights the contrast. The image of Japanese classic forge press is well depicted by the random pattern stamped on the blade. The blade is made of
ATS-55 stainless steel, which has superior wear resistance
Specs: O.A.L.: 110mm(4.3") Blade : 81mm(3.2")
Weight: 175g(6.17oz.)
High quality leather belt sheath.
10329 - Large Wicky Bird and Trout
10331 - Large Wicky Chinu
10714 - Small Wicky Bird & Trout
10725 - Small Wicky Chinu
Beautifully crafted blades of ATS-34 stainless steel.(HRC 60-61) The Bird & Trout models feature a deep finger choil. Both B&T and Chinu have ribbed thumbs ramp for superior control.
Lightweight, textured Kraton rubber handle has maximum slip-resistance. Lanyard hole.
High quality black leather belt sheath with G/SAKAI embossed on back of belt loop.
Specs:
T&B Large:
O.A.L. : 223mm(8.7")/Blade : 110mm(4.3")
Weight : 80g(2.82oz.)
CHINU Large:
O.A.L. : 218mm(8.6")/Blade : 105mm(4.1")
Weight : 90g(3.17oz.)
Small Wickys:
O.A.L. : 180mm(7") Blade : 80mm(3.1")
Weight : 40g(1.4oz.)
10719 - Wicky Bird and Trout
Beautifully crafted blade is of ATS-34 stainless steel.(HRC 60-61) It features a deep finger choil and ribbed thumb ramp for superior control.
Beautiful Wood handle. Lanyard hole.
High quality black leather belt sheath with G/SAKAI embossed on back of belt loop.
Specs: O.A.L. : 180mm(7") Blade : 80mm(3.1") Weight : 40g (1.4oz.)
10720 - Wicky Bird and Trout
Beautifully crafted blade is of ATS-34 stainless steel.(HRC 60-61) It features a deep finger choil and ribbed thumb ramp for superior control.
Very nice Stone Micarta handle. Lanyard hole.
High quality black leather belt sheath with G/SAKAI embossed on back of belt loop.
Specs: O.A.L. : 180mm(7") Blade : 80mm(3.1") Weight : 40g(1.4oz.)
60606 - KITANO EDGE "ULTIMATE"
Mr. Kitano is one of the best known custom knife makers in Japan. The Kitano Edge series is part of G.SAKAI collaboration to attempt to offer a custom knife as a factory made knife (or semi-custom knife) in the marketplace.
The blade is made of laminated ZDP-189 steel which is powder steel. This laminated blade consists of three layers. Core steel ZDP-189 is sandwiched between outer steels ATS-55. ZDP steel goes through special processes such as heat treatment in a vacuum furnace & then subzero quenching. As a result, the blade is given Rockwell Hardness up to 67. An extremely hard blade, but no observation of tipping or breakage on the cutting edge. Three layers are welded by high temperature.Another special feature of the Kitano Edge is hamaguri-ba (or apple seed edge bevel) which is seen on the cutting edge of Japanese traditional swords.
The hamaguri-ba is really razor sharp.
Premium Stag handle. Superior quality leather belt sheath.
Specs: O.A.L. : 210mm(8.26") Blade : 110mm(4.32")





10429 - Stag Folding Hunter
TEMP OUT OF STOCK
This is the ressurection of the G. Sakai Folding hunter, first introduced in 1996. This big lockback features a drop-point ATS-34 stainless steel blade. Thick, top quality Sambar Stag handle scales on both sides. Brass liners and a single finger groove comprise the handle that fills the hand. Comes with top quality leather belt sheath with snap closure.
Specs: O.A.L.: 212mm(8.375") Blade : 93mm(3.6") Closed : 120mm(4.75") Weight : 170g(6.0oz.) .
LARGE - $239.00
(9-1/4" open length, 3-3/4" blade, 5-1/2" closed)
10320 - #11 STAG OREGON SPECIAL - ONE AVAILABLE
10321 - #11-01 IRONWOOD OREGON SPECIAL - ONE AVAILABLE
G. Sakai top quality Loveless style drop point hunter. Handcrafted blade is of highly polished 440C stainless steel. Blade is marked OREGON SAKAI HAND MADE. Full tang construction with a fully tapered tang. Polished nickel silver single finger guard. Top Grade Sambar Stag or Desert Ironwood scales are held in place with brass circled, stainless steel pins. Brass lined lanyard hole.Fish tail contoured handle.
High quality custom fitted leather belt sheath with G/SAKAI HANDMADE logo embossed on back of belt loop.
O.A.L. : 190mm (7.47") Blade : 88mm (3.46")
Weight : 160g (5.65oz.)
HOYOTO (FALCONER)
Falconry is one of the Japanese traditional outdoor sports that has been handed down from generation to generation from the Edo era in the 1600's. The original designer of the Hoyoto wanted to reflect the falconer's life work in the knife as much as possible. The Hoyoto is ideal for dressing small game. The blade is made out of 440 stainless steel (HRC58-59) which is easy to hone and is superior in corrosion resistance. Handle is gorgeous Green Micarta (10717) or Cocobolo wood (#10716).
Specs: O.A.L.: 246mm (9.68") Blade : 130mm (5.1")
Weight : 130g (4.58oz.)
10328 - Large Wicky Bird and Trout
Beautifully crafted blade is of ATS-34 stainless steel.(HRC 60-61) It features a deep finger choil and ribbed thumb ramp for superior control.
Top Grrade Sambar Stag handle. Polished brass reduced hilt and butt plate. High quality black leather belt sheath with G/SAKAI embossed on back of belt loop.
Specs: O.A.L. : 225mm (9.0") Blade: 110mm (4.33") Weight: 140g (4.9oz.)

Pearl Road 7 Abalone Road Trout & Bird LockbackDesigned by custom knifemaker Y. Aida, this folder is very high quality and is a joy to hold.
This knife features a razor sharp 2-7/8" ATS-34 stainless steel, drop point blade. Blade is very nicely etched ATS-34 Y. AIDA DESIGN SAKAI MAKER and is tang stamped G. SAKAI on one side, tang stamped ATS34 on the other.
The handle has solid stainless steel bolsters on both ends. Between the bolsters on both sides are beautiful genuine Mother of Pearl inlays with 4 genuine Abalone stripes on the Pearl Road, or Two large Abalone inlays separated by a Mother of Pearl section on the Abalone Road version.
The lockback is a mid-handle design. It has brass liners and a lanyard hole. A very solid and smooth operating knife. Overall length is 6-5/8" open, 3-3/4" closed.
This knife comes complete with a top quality leather belt sheath with brass pin closure, a silent and effective means of security.
Mother of Pearl - $159.00
KAWASAKI SPECIALSERIES FIXED BLADE
11417 - STAG - TEMP OUT OF STOCK
Designed by custom knife maker Akihisa Kawasaki.
The engraving pattern on the bolster made out of the gold nickel silver is well contrasted by the natural stag handle. The black spacer also highlights the contrast. The image of Japanese classic forge press is well depicted by the random pattern stamped on the blade. The blade is made of
VG-10 stainless steel. It has a lined lanyard hole and the tang is fully tapered. High quality leather belt sheath has a hammered metal toe piece that ties the sheath to the blade and bolster design. DESIGNED BY A. KAWASAKI is embossed on the back of the sheath. A tied leather thong is attached.
Specs: O.A.L.: 7-1/16" Blade : 3-1/2
Weight: 175g(6.17oz.)
NATACK - MACHETE - AVAILABLE
13-1/4" overall length, 7-1/2" blade. 5mm (3/16) thick blade is of 440c stainless steel. Blade has a full 7" straight, razor sharp cutting edge. There is a right handed and left handed version. The back side of the blade is completely flat. The cutting edge of the machete is a single bevel which is so sharp that it chops & cuts a log or a bamboo just as driving a wedge into it. Hole near blade tip for hanging on a hook or branch to keep it close at hand. The strong, durable handle is made from 66 nylon reinforced with glass fiber resin. Handle has a hole with removeable cap large enough to handle a small survival kit. High quality leather belt sheath with snap retainer and embossed G/SAKAI name on the front.
10329 - Large Wicky Bird and Trout
10331 - Large Wicky Chinu
10714 - Small Wicky Bird & Trout
10725 - Small Wicky Chinu
11415 - Captain Stag
From the Camping Series, this is a large wide bodied blade makes a great knife for all the camping, cooking, cleaning chores.
10-1/2" overall length, 6" blade. 3mm thick blade is of 440c stainless steel. 5-5/8" razor sharp cutting edge. Deep finger choil for superior control. Beautiful, thick Stag handle with brass hilt plate.
High quality leather belt sheath.
BECAUSE OF THE CRAZY ECONOMY, WE HAVE DROPPED THE PRICES ON THE G. SAKAI ITEMS THAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE IN STOCK. DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE SAVINGS!!!
10627 - Camping Knife
AVAILABLE
The Camping knife is made of two detachable pieces. They are held together with a button lock in the center of handles. One handle accommodates a spoon & a blade. The other handle accommodates a fork & a can/bottle opener. Made of stainless steel with a 440 blade. This is a very convenient tool at the camping site. Comes with top quality leather belt sheath with snap closure.
Specs: O.A.L. : 235mm(9.25") Blade : 60mm(2.4")
Weight : 170g(6oz.)
Black Mother of Pearl - $499.99
KOJI HARA FEMALE BAMBOO SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION FOLDER
G. Sakai, in collaboration with legendary custom knifemaker Koji Hara, has recently introduced this truly exceptional folder. Koji Hara actually used to work for G. Sakai. Now, they have teamed up to make this elegant gentleman's linerlock.
Throughout history, Japan has used bamboo extensively in their art, culture, and everyday items. The female bamboo plant's natural curves and flexibility allow it to be used in many different ways. The beauty of the plant was the focus of this knife.
Beautiful design, handmade craftsmanship, and top quality materials combine to place this folder in G. Sakai's Platinum line.
The blade is a mirror polished SanMai laminated steel of VG-10 sandwiched in 420J2. It features a crane image and koji/g.sakai one one side, SAN MAI VG-10 SEKI JAPAN on the other. The spine of the blade is shaped in a bamboo pattern that continues out from the handle. The handle is beautifully formed segments of white or black Mother of Pearl separated with fine lines of polished nickel silver on both sides. The single thumb stud is adorned with matching Mother of Pearl.
Knife is delivered in polished aluminum presentation box with leather pocket pouch. For your carrying convenience, we are also including a woven Nishijin silk pouch with belt loop.
Specs: O.A.L.: 148mm(5.83") Blade length: 65mm(2.56") Weight: 55g(1.94oz.)
White Mother of Pearl - OUT OF STOCK $489.99
10835 - Bosen Enkuto
ONE AVAILABLE
The Enkuto series has been designed to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of a famous Japanese priest named Enku.
This knife features a traditionally forged Japanese blade 3 layered steel. It has a powder HS steel (SRS-15) core and outer layers of SUS-405 stainless. It has a thick brass guard and a beechwood handle. It comes with a beechwood sheath with belt loop and snap retainer.
Specs: O.A.L: 295mm (11.6") Blade:165mm(6.49") Weight: 210g(7.41oz.)
10706 - High Speed Edge Knife
TWO AVAILABLE
The HSEK is a large, bowie type knife suitable for big game, camping or even combat use. It is a heavy bladed knife of 440C stainless steel with a "hamaguri-ba" (apple seed bevel edge) cutting edge which is symmetrically razor sharp. Knife has a brass guard and secure rubberized handle with lanyard hole.
This knife comes with a top quality black leather sheath with snap retainer and leg ties.
Specs: O.A.L. : 370mm(14.5")
Blade : 235mm(9.25") Weight : 400g(14.1oz.)
10713 - City Hunter
A great drop-point fixed blade hunter. 440C stainless steel, full tang. Stone Micarta handles with nickel silver bolster and pins. Lined lanyard hole.
High quality brown leather belt sheath with G/SAKAI embossed on front. Comes with braidable leather thong.
Specs: O.A.L. : 152mm (6") Blade : 64mm (2.5") Weight : 100g (3.5oz)