Made in Japan.
This beautiful line of layered steel knives is crafted out of a 33 layer folded Damascus steel with a VG10 core. VG10 steel is one of the best steels for kitchen knives due to its superior edge retention, sharpness and stain resistance. The layered Damascus steel is hand hammered to strengthen the blade, each knife is hand sharpened and fitted with a stylish mahogany handle.
Sakai Takayuki has been producing traditional hand forged and hybrid knives for 70 years and is one of the most well-known and respected Japanese knife makers.
Sakai, Japan was the home of traditional sword forging and craftsmanship for 600 years and the craftsmen at Sakai Takayuki employ these same forging techniques to produce knives of incredible quality and sharpness.
Product Details
- Blade Steel Type: 33 Layers Damascus Hammered Stainless Steel, VG10 Alloy Core
- Blade Edge: Double-Edged (50/50 balanced, available for left-handed-right-handed)
- HRC (Hardness on Rockwell scaleĀ Ā°C): 60
- Approximate Weight: 87g
- Handle Material: Mahogany wood
- Made in Japan