Behind Sakai Takayuki knives is 600-years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. The excellent workmanship and technology that creates these knives remains largely unchanged.

The knives of Sakai Takayuki are produced by various craftsmen and are lead by head blacksmith, Itsuo Doi, who sets their high standard. Doi is responsible for some of Sakai Takayuki's hand forged knives, such as his tough and rugged Guren Series.