Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Santoku 180mm (7.1")

Sakai Takayuki

Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Santoku 180mm (7.1")

$156.00
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Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus 180mm

Sakai Takayuki's 45 Layer Damascus line features an AUS10 stainless steel cutting core and a hand-hammered tsuchimi finish for added strength and quick food release. Beautiful octagonal walnut Wa handles are paired with a thin blade width to create a light center-balanced feel that is comfortable in the hand even after long hours of use.

About this shape

Santoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyuto. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat, and vegetables. Santoku knives have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyuto and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut.

Why we love them: The Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Santoku is an all-around great knife and its Damascus steel construction looks extremely beautiful, while maintaining precision and superior edge retention. Sakai Takayuki Santoku kitchen knives offer versatile functionality and are a perfect choice if you've never used a wa-handled knife before. 

Handle material Walnut
Blade length 180 mm (7.1")
Thickness at spine 1.8 mm
Thickness at tip 0.7 mm
Hardness (Rockwell scale) 60
Bevel / Edge Double (50/50)


 

Use & Care

  • Hand wash in warm water and towel dry

  • Do not cut frozen foods

  • Use a sharpening stone for knife sharpening 

Do not use a honing steel with Japanese chef knives

Specifications

Handle material Walnut
Blade length 180 mm (7.1")
Thickness at spine 1.8 mm
Thickness at tip 0.7 mm
Hardness (Rockwell scale) 60
Bevel / Edge Double (50/50)


 

Use & Care

  • Hand wash in warm water and towel dry

  • Do not cut frozen foods

  • Use a sharpening stone for knife sharpening 

Do not use a honing steel with Japanese chef knives