Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Sujihiki 240mm (9.4")

Description. Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus. Sakai Takayuki's 45 Layer Damascus line features an AUS10 steel cutting core and hand-hammered tsuchimi finish for added strength and quick food release. Beautiful octagonal walnut handles are paired with the thin blade to create a light center-balanced feel, and is comfortable in the hand even after long hours of use.. Why we love them: Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus is an all around great performing knife and a perfect choice if you've never used a wa-handled knife before.. Specifications. Handle material. Walnut. Blade length. 240 mm (9.4"). Thickness at spine. 1.8 mm. Thickness at tip. 0.8 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