Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 165mm

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Santoku knife, the all-round Japanese kitchen shape

Model

07492

Blade Length

165 mm

Blade

VG10 stainless steel, hammered, black fluorine finish

Handle

Japanese-style dark wood

Packaging

Black presentation box

Made In

Japan

Features

VG10 Stainless Steel: The listing says the knife uses VG10 stainless steel, which pairs a sharp edge with resistance to rust.

Black Fluorine Finish: The blade carries a black fluorine treatment over its hammered surface.

Hammered Blade Surface: The blade is finished with a hammered pattern.

Japanese-Style Handle: The handle is the Japanese style, a dark octagonal wooden grip.

165 mm Santoku: The blade is 165 mm long in the santoku shape, the all-round Japanese kitchen blade.

Made In Japan Label: The black presentation box carries a label reading Kurokage VG-10 with the words made in Japan.

Benefits

VG10 stainless steel for a sharp edge that resists rust: The listing says the knife uses VG10 stainless steel, which pairs a sharp edge with resistance to rust. That lets the blade stay keen through everyday cutting while a quick wash and dry keeps it clean.

A black fluorine finish that helps food release and stay clean: The blade carries a black fluorine treatment over its hammered surface. The listing says it improves how food releases from the blade and makes dirt less likely to stick, so slices fall away more cleanly.

A hammered blade surface that tightens the blade and sharpens cuts: The blade is finished with a hammered pattern. The listing says the hammering tightens the whole blade and improves cutting, and the dimpled surface also reduces the contact area that food presses against.

A Japanese-style handle that suits Japanese ingredients and dishes: The handle is the Japanese style, a dark octagonal wooden grip. The listing says it suits Japanese ingredients and cooking, and the lightweight grip lets you hold the knife close to the blade for control.

A compact 165 mm santoku for vegetables, fish and meat: The blade is 165 mm long in the santoku shape, the all-round Japanese kitchen blade. It handles vegetables, fish and meat, and the compact length keeps the knife quick and easy to control at the board.

A box label that marks the knife as made in Japan: The black presentation box carries a label reading Kurokage VG-10 with the words made in Japan. The photos show the label beside the knife, so the origin is stated on the packaging itself.

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 Black-Blade Cook: You want a striking black santoku that releases food cleanly. Food clings to the blade and a plain steel finish stains and shows wear, and that is not your fault. Our Kurokage santoku gives you a hammered VG10 stainless blade of 165 mm with a black fluorine finish and a Japanese-style wooden handle. The listing says the hammered finish tightens the whole blade and improves cutting, and that the Japanese-style handle suits Japanese ingredients and dishes. Choose it when you cut vegetables, fish and meat with one agile knife, 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 Kurokage series is described in its listing as a VG10 line with a fluorine-treated blade and a Japanese-style handle. This santoku has a hammered 165 mm blade, and the box label marks it as made in Japan. 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

• Santoku 165 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

VG10 stainless steel with black fluorine finish: Blade material

Dark wood: Handle material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our Kurokage santoku has a hammered 165 mm VG10 stainless blade with a black fluorine finish and a Japanese-style wooden handle. The finish helps food release. Made in Japan. It comes in a black presentation box. We ship it directly from Japan with careful packing.