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

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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.


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) 60
Bevel / Edge
Double (50/50)
  • 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