SUISIN HAYATE LIGHT SAKIMARU TAKOBIKI BY Keijiro DOI.  THIS ITEM WILL BE SENT TO AUCTION NOVEMBER 1ST, 2017.

Determined to master his chosen art, the younger Doi applied discipline and hard work to achieve the highest level of craftsmanship, perfecting his skill in the most challenging area of low temperature forging and producing the singularly sharp blades indispensable to professional chefs.

Doi lives and works by his motto, "A good craftsman never stops learning about his art," and has been improving his technique daily for 60 years. As of the beginning of 2013, Doi has passed on this line to his son, Itsuo Doi. The original Hayate Light line forged by master Doi have his signature stamp on the back of the blade. This line of knife was created as the Hayate line of knife represents Keijiro Doi most perfect works and the Hayate Light are the same knife from the same steel from the same Master Blacksmith but with slight superficial imperfections that do not sacrifice the structural integrity nor the sharpness of the blade.  Each blade is inspected and finished by Keijiro Doi.

* This knife is no longer in production nor is it widely available.  This has been pulled from our Private Stock as a special offering for knife enthusiasts as well as collectors.  It is also very much appropriate for daily use by Executive Sushi Chef's and Executive Chef's.