Description: Sakai Takayuki Hammered 33 Layers Damascus VG10 Wa Santoku Knife 170mm Description Brand New --> Brand: Sakai Takayuki Type: Wa Kengata Santoku (Double edged) Blade Material: Hammered(TSUCHIME) 33 Layers Damascus Stainless Steel Core: Cobalt Alloy Steel (VG10) Blade Length: 170 mm (6.7'') Blade Width: 47 mm (1.8") Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Length: 317 mm (12.5") Weight: 128g (4.5") Handle: KEYAKI Zelkova Bolster: Buffalo Horn HRC: around 60 --> Made in Japan Blade Thickness: 1.8mm Made in Japan Core: VG2 Stainless Steel Outside: Soft Stainless Steel --> Brand steel White Steel Core / Damascus 11 Layers Double Bevel --> 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. 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. 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. About Japanese Knives Japanese knives are made by craftsmen and machines,so there are scratches. Almost Japanese knives are thin blade. Don't hit and cut frozen food or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken.--> About "Seki City" Seki city is the top share of cutlery in 5 biggest producing area of Japan. The feature of Seki's cutlery is the edge is hard, the durability of the sharpness. The cutlery produced by Japanese traditional techniques and the precious knowledge containing appropriate quenching is easy re-sharpening, the sharpness is excellent and sustains for a long time. The sword of Seki City was praised for "Not breaking, not bending,and it can cut well". Seki city inherits the precious tradition.--> About 780 years ago, swordsmith Motoshige(name of man) of Kyushu (name of area) moved to Seki city, then Japanese sword was made in Seki for the first time at that time. Then, a number of master craftsman was born from Seki city. According to a change of the world, swordsmith had ups and downs, and the demand for sword decreased in about 300 years ago, and some swordsmiths transferred to agriculture smithery who hit a kitchen knife, the sickle. In 1876, the government issued the decree banning the wearing of swords. So most of the swordsmiths transferred to the production of practical home knives, and the production of pocketknives introduced by Europe and America was begun too. Forged cutlery is exported to Korea in 1894, pocket knife has been shipped to Canada in 1897. Metal western tableware (spoon, knife, fork,) in 1919, Production of razor began in 1932,Before the war, exports to Southeast Asia were also actively carried out. After Second World War, Kitchen knife, scissors, pocket knife, nail clippers, razors, tableware, and outdoor knife is made, these are exported to various countries including America, Europe. The city get praise from all over the world as well as Solingen of Germany. Along with Solingen (Germany) , Sheffield (United Kingdom), and these are called 3S of cutlery. The characteristics of the production of cutlery in the city is various kinds of small quantity production, continue to create new products incorporating a number of the modern sense in traditional techniques.--> Note: Don't twist edge, and don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken since the blade of Japanese is thinner for sharpness. Feedback Thank you😻 just as described! I'm thrilled❣ Great seller. Great goods! Thank you!--> ShippingPlease read carefully! We use FedEx, DHL & JAPAN POST. Expedited Int'l Shipping (FedEx / DHL Express): United States: 2-3 days Australia: 2-20 days Canada: 3-5 days Israel: 7-12 days EU zone countries: 3-14 days Singapore & Hong Kong: 2-5 days Other countries: 2-30 days (If you cannot select, now unavailable.) Standard Int'l Shipping (EMS Japan Post): 4-12 days (full insurance. ) (If you cannot select, now unavailable.) 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Price: 180 USD
Location: Saitama
End Time: 2024-03-09T05:43:25.000Z
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Model: 07472
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Blade Length: 6.7 in
Blade Edge: Straight
Material: VG10
Type: Santoku Knife
MPN: 07472
Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Blade Material Detail: Hammered 33 Layers Damascus VG10
Bundle Listing: No
Handle Material: Wood
Brand: Sakai Takayuki