Sakai Takayuki Hammered 33 Layers Damascus VG10 Kengata Gyuto Knife 190mm
Description
Type: Kengata Gyuto / Chef Knife ("Kengata" means Sword type)
Blade Material: Hammered(TSUCHIME) 33 Layers Damascus Stainless Steel
Core: Cobalt Alloy Steel (VG10)
Blade Length: approx 200 mm (Rabel of box is 190mm)
Total Length: 348 mm
Weight: 220g (7.76oz)
Thickness of Spine: 1.8mm
Blade Width: max 49mm
Handle: Reinforced Laminated Wood
Made in Japan
The elegant wave pattern called the popular name "Sumi Nagashi" is one of the treasure which Japanese cutlery culture produced. Like a Japanese sword "Katana", the blade is made with low and high carbon stainless steel. The same wave pattern does not exist. Furthermore the hammered(Tsuchime) blade also feel a sense of luxury and more art of Japan and helps to release food. It is one article that can withstand use for home use and professional use by the forging.
VG-10 is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard. The material is excellent sharpness and has wear resistance. So it spreads between the professional. It is developed and made by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd which is Japanese company. If the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. If the blade is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side. VG-10 is hard, so Ceramic sharpening stone is recommended for speedy sharpening.
Note: Don't twist edge, and don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken.
About Sakai
Sakai cutlery has been cultivated by the long history of 600 years. And Sakai cutlery produced by the craftsmen of reliable skill is famous for high quality and sharpness in all of the world. Sakai Takayuki, the company inherits the tradition, makes new technology fused and is producing high-quality kitchen knives.