Sakai Takayuki Hammered 33-Layer Damascus VG10 Kengata Santoku Knife 160 mm

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Hammered 33-layer Damascus VG10 kengata santoku knife

Blade Length

160 mm

Material

VG10 steel core with 33-layer Damascus cladding

Made In

Japan

Key Features

Hammered finish, sword-tip profile, three-rivet handle, black gift box

Features

160 mm Sword-Tip Blade: A compact, pointed santoku.

VG10 Steel Core: A hard core for a keen edge.

33-Layer Damascus Cladding: A beautiful layered pattern.

Hammered Tsuchime Finish: Tightens the blade and helps cutting.

Red-Brown Three-Rivet Handle: A secure, balanced hold.

Black Gift Box: Ready to give.

Benefits

A VG10 core in 33 layers: The blade has a VG10 steel core, a well-regarded special steel, wrapped in 33 layers of Damascus cladding. The core gives a keen edge and the layers give resilience and a beautiful pattern, and owners say it enters food smoothly and cuts vegetables and meat pleasantly.

A hammered finish by Sakai craftspeople: The blade is finished with a hammered tsuchime pattern, which the listing says tightens the whole blade and improves the cut. It also gives a handsome textured look, and one owner says the Damascus pattern is beautiful but that above all the knife cuts very well.

A sword-tip santoku profile for precision: The 160 mm blade has a sword-tip (kengata) shape, with a pointed end that suits delicate work such as scoring and trimming. It is a compact size for a santoku, easy to control in a small kitchen, though a reported broken tip suggests you should avoid prying.

A red-brown three-rivet handle that fits well: The handle is red-brown with three rivets and a steel bolster, and it sits well in the hand. The listing does not state the handle material clearly, so we do not claim one, and we estimate about 170 g for the weight, which we disclose.

Honest notes on thickness and sharpening: One owner of five years says the blade is a little thicker than other santoku of the same length, and that sharpening needs care because of the Damascus pattern. Another reported a broken tip after a month, so cut carefully and avoid bones and frozen food.

Made in Japan, in a black gift box: We ship this knife in a black gift box labelled with the Damascus VG-10 mark and made in Japan, so it is ready to give. One owner bought it as a birthday present, and a maker's name earned praise from another.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Wash by hand and dry at once

Avoid prying or bones

Sharpen with care

Who Is This For

The Damascus-Loving Home Cook: You want a knife that is a pleasure to look at and to use. A plain, dull blade turns dinner preparation into a chore, and a knife with no character never feels worth keeping, which is the tool's fault, not yours. Our hammered Damascus santoku gives you a VG10 steel core in 33 layers of cladding, a hammered finish and a sword-tip 160 mm profile, with a red-brown three-rivet handle. It arrives in a black gift box and is made in Japan, so one fine santoku can serve your kitchen.

Product Story

We are a Sakai maker whose company was founded in 1947 and whose brand name was trademarked in 1964. Sakai is a city of knife-makers with a long and proud tradition of forged blades, and it is where we make our knives by hand. Our hammered santoku combines a VG10 steel core, 33 layers of Damascus cladding and a pointed sword-tip profile, and it is made in Japan.

What's Inside

• Sakai Takayuki Hammered 33-Layer Damascus VG10 Kengata Santoku 160 mm

Care Guide

Storage: Store dry at room temperature, about 20 C (68 F), in a drawer with a blade guard or in a knife block, away from moisture.

Shelf Life: Durable kitchen tool with no expiry date.

Important: The blade is very sharp. Keep out of reach of children. Hand wash and dry at once, avoid prying and do not use it on bones or frozen food, which can chip the hard edge or break the tip.

Ingredients and Materials

VG10 steel with Damascus cladding: Blade material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our hammered Damascus santoku has a 160 mm sword-tip blade with a VG10 steel core in 33 layers of cladding and a red-brown three-rivet handle. It is made in Japan and arrives in a black gift box, ready to use or to give.