Sakai Takayuki Ginga 69 Layer Damascus Japanese Chef Knife 210mm
$65.73
$121.6
Information The Ginga 69 layer Damascus steel Santoku knife by Sakai Takayuki is a great length for those looking for a multipurpose kitchen knife that can handle just about anything. The Ginga series is crafted with a ZA-18 alloy core developed by Achi steel in Japan. This steel is slightly harder than VG-10 and heat treated to 61-63 HRC for phenomenal edge retention. This core is then covered with 68 layers of Damascus steel giving a stunning pattern to the blade. The word Ginga translates to Galaxy, a perfect description for this pattern. The handles are African Wenge with a buffalo horn ferrule. These knives are a work of art, razor sharp out of the box, nicely balanced and a joy to use for both the culinary professional and home cook who appreciate quality Specifications Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife Blade Material: Damascus 69 Layer ZA-18 Stainless Steel coreBlade Length: 210mm (8.3") Edge Type: Double BevelHandle Type: Japanese Style, Wenge and Buffalo Horn HandleWeight: 138 / 175 gBlade Width: 46 / 50 mmBlade Thickness: 2 / 2 mmHandle Length: 140 / 145 mmHandle Thickness: 30 / 30 mm This is a Sakai Takayuki Western style series that is resistant to rust. This series is called Ginga which means Galaxy, evident by the stunning visual patterns on the blades. The handle is beautiful Wenge wood. Wenge is an African timber that has a beautiful black and gentle color tone and a unique delicate grain. It is known as very strong and hard wood. ZA-18 has features very similar to VG-10 steel. While VG-10 is the primary steel of the Takefu steel manufacturer, ZA-18 is made by Aichi Steel. The steels have a similar chemical composition, with ZA-18 having a slightly higher content of carbon, chromium, molybdenum and cobalt, and thus a little more strength, durability and corrosion resistance. The steel has been tempered to a hardness of around 61-63 HRC. This series can be used widely from home to professional. Please do not cut bone or frozen food. It may cause the knife to chip or other damaged. No dishwasher please. Gyuto Japanese kitchen knives are ideal professional long thin knives that slice, cut & chop easily through meat or vegetables to maintain the integrity of each component and freshness.
