The Blacksmith - Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki are without doubt one of the most prominent Japanese blacksmiths with over 600 years of history. Sakai Takayuki are based in Sakai, Osaka Prefucture and use technology alongside traditional methods in order to be able to produce exceptional quality knives on a large scale. As such, they are popular all over the world and present in many professional kitchens
The Range - 33 layer Hammered Damascus with Japanese Handle
The Sakai Takayuki 33 layer Hammered Damascus steel range brings the classic looks of a Japanese knife coupled with a Japanese handle to give it a more traditional feel. It has an uplifted appearance over the 17 layer model with a brighter finish and a richer handle.
The Steel - VG10 Stainless Steel
This range is made using VG10 stainless steel. VG10 is the perfect mid-point in stainless steel offering amazing sharpness out of the box, excellent retention and easy maintenance.
The Model - Nakiri
The Nakiri has a straighter blade perfect for vegetable work with a design to make up and down chopping easier. It's a great knife for tasks such as julienne, brunoise or allumette. Due to its strength and weight it is also an excellent choice for chopping large hard vegetable such as squash or pumpkin.
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Saya and Blade Covers that fit this Knife: Our wooden Nakiri knife Saya fits this knife. You can also use the 180mm plastic blade guard.
Specifications
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm) Handle
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 135mm (5.3")
Weight: 146g (5.1 ounces)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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