Sakai Takayuki 63-Layer Damascus Gyuto 180mm

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Gyuto chef's knife

Model

14011

Blade Length

180 mm

Blade

63-layer Damascus with a molybdenum steel core

Packaging

Black presentation box

Features

63-Layer Damascus Steel: The blade is built from 63 layers of Damascus steel, as the listing's title states.

Molybdenum Steel Core: The listing names a molybdenum steel core inserted into the Damascus layers.

Professional High Hardness: The listing says the blade has a high-hardness treatment that holds up to use in professional kitchens.

Beauty And Sharpness: The listing describes a knife that is pleasing just to look at and suits people who value beauty as well as cutting performance.

180 mm Home-Size Gyuto: The listing says the size suits home cooking and hobby cooking.

Black Presentation Box: The knife arrives in a black presentation box with a lined tray, as the photos show.

Benefits

A blade of 63 layers of Damascus steel: The blade is built from 63 layers of Damascus steel, as the listing's title states. The layering gives the blade a flowing rippled pattern across its face that shows clearly in the photos.

A molybdenum steel core inside the Damascus layers: The listing names a molybdenum steel core inserted into the Damascus layers. Molybdenum steel is a stainless-type steel used in kitchen knives to hold an edge and resist staining, which suits everyday use.

A high-hardness treatment that stands up to professional use: The listing says the blade has a high-hardness treatment that holds up to use in professional kitchens. For home cooks, that means a blade that keeps its edge through daily slicing and chopping.

A knife the listing calls beautiful as well as sharp: The listing describes a knife that is pleasing just to look at and suits people who value beauty as well as cutting performance. The Damascus pattern is the visible part of that appeal.

A 180 mm gyuto sized for home and hobby cooking: The listing says the size suits home cooking and hobby cooking. At 180 mm the blade is easy to control and still handles meat, fish and vegetables for everyday meals.

A black presentation box that protects the blade: The knife arrives in a black presentation box with a lined tray, as the photos show. The box protects the blade in transit and makes the knife easy to store or to give as a gift.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Wash after use

Dry the blade fully

Resharpen when the edge softens

Who Is This For

The Home-Hobby Damascus Cook: You want a beautiful, sharp gyuto sized for home and hobby cooking. A plain blade lacks character and loses its edge in the kitchen, and that is not your fault. Our 180 mm gyuto gives you a molybdenum steel core inside 63 layers of Damascus steel in a 180 mm blade, with a high-hardness treatment. The listing says it suits meat and vegetables and the size suits home and hobby cooking. Choose it when you cook at home with a knife that looks as good as it cuts, and you will have the facts you need before you order.

Product Story

We offer this knife from a maker rooted in Sakai, the Osaka city known for its blade-making tradition. The listing describes a molybdenum steel core inserted into 63 layers of Damascus steel, with a high-hardness treatment suited to professional use, in a size for home and hobby cooking. It arrives in a black presentation box. We describe only what the listing, the maker's pages and the product photos show.

What's Inside

• Gyuto 180 mm knife

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. Wash by hand and dry right after use, and avoid bones, frozen food and prying, which can chip a fine edge. Do not use a dishwasher.

Ingredients and Materials

Molybdenum steel core: Blade core

Damascus steel, 63 layers: Blade cladding

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our 180 mm gyuto has a 63-layer Damascus blade around a molybdenum steel core, with a high-hardness treatment suited to professional use. It is sized for home and hobby cooking. It comes in a black presentation box. We ship it directly from Japan with careful packing.