Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Santoku 180mm (7.1")

Description. Sakai Takayuki 33 layer VG10 Damascus. A top selling line from the beginning, the Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Collection is crafted from folded damascus steel with a VG10 cutting core. The blades are stain resistant, hold a great edge and are hand-hammered for added blade strength and quick food release. They are medium weight and impeccably finished with beautiful mahogany wood handles.. Why we love them: Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer is versatile, great looking and a top performer. This line is a solid choice for all levels of cooking experience and makes a wonderful gift.. About this shape. Santoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyutou. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat and vegetables. Santoku have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyutou and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut.. Specifications. Handle material. Mahogany Wood. Blade length. 180 mm (7.1"). Thickness at spine. 1.7 mm. Thickness at tip. 0.7 mm. Hardness (Rockwell scale). - Bevel / Edge. Double (50/50). Use & Care. Handwash in warm water and towel dry. Do not cut frozen foods. Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives