Sakai Takayuki Rokoku Black Urushi-Handle Gyuto Chef's Knife 210 mm, VG10 Damascus Black Fluorine-Coated Blade

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Rokoku black gyuto chef's knife 210 mm

Dimensions

Blade 210 mm, overall 360 mm, width 45 mm, thickness 2 mm

Weight

149 g

Material

Stainless Damascus V-Gold No.10 clad steel blade with fluorine coating; lacquered wood handle

Made In

Japan

Key Features

Hammered flat side, octagonal handle, double-bevel edge, paulownia gift box, no dishwasher

Features

210 mm Blade, 360 mm Overall: A long chef's gyuto.

VG10 Damascus Clad Steel: A hard, rust-resistant core.

Black Fluorine Coating: Repels dirt, helps food release.

Hammered Flat Side: Food sticks less.

Octagonal Lacquered Handle: A secure, finely finished grip.

Paulownia Gift Box: Ready to give.

Benefits

A black fluorine-coated VG10 Damascus blade: The blade is stainless Damascus V-Gold No.10 clad steel, 210 mm long, 45 mm wide and 2 mm thick, with a black fluorine coating that repels dirt and helps food release. The listing calls the steel rust-resistant and long-lasting, and it works with a whetstone or a home sharpener.

A hammered flat side for food release: The flat side of the blade carries a hammered finish, which the listing says makes cut food less likely to stick to the blade. It also gives the matte black blade a subtle texture, so slicing tomato or minced onion looks as good as it feels.

A hand-lacquered octagonal handle by craftspeople: A lacquer craftsperson in Kumamoto layers special matte black lacquer over about a month to finish the handle. The handle is octagonal for a secure grip, with a diagonal cut at the end, and the listing says never to use a dishwasher, which could loosen the handle.

A long blade at only 149 g: The knife is 360 mm overall and weighs only 149 g, so a chef's length does not tire the wrist. The double-bevel edge is thin at 2 mm, and the knife suits slicing meat, fish and vegetables, as well as mincing, in a home or professional kitchen.

A paulownia box with a good-luck knot: The knife arrives in a paulownia box made by a Fukuoka craftsperson, wrapped in washi with gold and silver leaf and tied with an Awaji-style mizuhiki knot from Iida. The listing explains that knives carry the meaning of cutting off disaster and opening the future.

Honest notes on price and care: This is a high-priced gift-grade knife with only one review, which is positive. Hand wash and dry it at once, never use a dishwasher, and avoid bones and frozen food. The maker's market-share and sharpness remarks are the listing's own claims, and we have not verified them.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Wash by hand only

Dry the knife at once

Sharpen with care

Who Is This For

The Craft-Appreciating Cook: You want a knife that is a work of craft. A factory-plain handle and a blade that clings to every slice make ordinary cutting feel dull, and a knife that is too heavy tires your wrist, which is the tool's fault, not yours. Our Rokoku gyuto gives you a 210 mm VG10 Damascus clad blade in matte black fluorine coating with a hammered flat side, an octagonal handle lacquered by hand over about a month and a weight of 149 g. It arrives in a paulownia box and is made in Japan, so one exceptional gyuto 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 tradition of forged blades. Our Rokoku gyuto is a collaboration with a specialist retailer, with a VG10 Damascus clad blade coated in black, a handle lacquered by hand in Kumamoto and a paulownia gift box, all made in Japan.

What's Inside

• Sakai Takayuki Rokoku Black Gyuto Chef's Knife 210 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, and never use a dishwasher, which can loosen the handle. Do not use it on bones or frozen food.

Ingredients and Materials

Stainless Damascus V-Gold No.10 clad steel: Blade material with a black fluorine coating

Lacquered wood: Handle material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our Rokoku gyuto has a 210 mm black fluorine-coated VG10 Damascus clad blade with a hammered flat side and a hand-lacquered octagonal handle. It weighs 149 g, comes in a paulownia gift box with a mizuhiki knot and is made in Japan.