Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Hammered Damascus Kengata Santoku Knife 160 mm, Mahogany Handle, Paulownia Gift Box

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

33-layer hammered Damascus kengata santoku

Dimensions

Blade 160 mm, overall 280 mm, width 44 mm, thickness 2 mm

Weight

165 g

Material

Stainless Damascus V-Gold No.10 clad steel blade; mahogany handle

Made In

Japan

Key Features

Hammered flat side, sword-tip profile, paulownia gift box, handle change notice

Features

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

VG10 Core, 33 Layers: A hard core in layered cladding.

Hammered Flat Side: Food sticks less.

Mahogany Handle: A warm, ageing grip.

165 g, 280 mm Overall: Light and balanced.

Paulownia Gift Box: Ready to give.

Benefits

A VG10 core in 33 layers: The blade has a stainless Damascus V-Gold No.10 core in 33 layers of cladding, 160 mm long, 44 mm wide and 2 mm thick. Owners say the sharpness is outstanding, one found a wide difference from an earlier low-priced knife, and one calls it too sharp.

A hammered finish and a sword tip: The flat side of the blade carries a hammered finish, which the listing says helps cut food stick less to the blade. The sword-tip profile gives a pointed end for delicate work, though one owner reported a chipped tip, so avoid prying and bones.

A mahogany handle that ages well: The handle is mahogany with a metal cap and rivets, which the listing says deepens into a beautiful red-brown over time. A notice in the listing says that the handle material of the series will change to domestic pakkawood after current stock, so the handle you receive may differ.

A paulownia gift box that is ready to give: The knife arrives in a paulownia box made by a Fukuoka craftsperson, wrapped in washi with gold and silver leaf and tied with a mizuhiki knot from Iida. One owner bought it for a father's birthday and says the recipient was very satisfied with the sharpness and the beauty.

A light, compact knife that is easy to use: The knife is 280 mm overall and weighs 165 g, so it is easy on the wrist, and one owner calls it light and easy to use. The double-bevel edge suits left- and right-handed cooks, and a whetstone or a home sharpener keeps the edge keen.

Honest notes on price and care: This is a high-priced gift-grade knife, one owner reported a chipped tip and another worried about the thin blade. We list the maker's own claims, such as its market share and export reach, as claims, and we have not verified them ourselves.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Avoid prying and bones

Wash by hand and dry at once

Sharpen with a whetstone or home sharpener

Who Is This For

The Gift-Giving Cook: You want a knife that is special to give and to own. A plain box with a plain knife makes a gift forgettable, and a dull blade makes every meal feel ordinary, 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 mahogany handle. It arrives in a paulownia box tied with a mizuhiki knot and is made in Japan, so one exceptional santoku can serve your kitchen or make a gift to remember.

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 33-layer hammered santoku combines a VG10 core, a pointed sword-tip profile and a mahogany handle, and it arrives in a paulownia box made by a Fukuoka craftsperson, all made in Japan.

What's Inside

• Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Hammered Damascus Kengata Santoku 160 mm in a paulownia box

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 thin edge or the tip.

Ingredients and Materials

VG10 steel with Damascus cladding: Blade material

Mahogany: Handle material, series changing to pakkawood

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our 33-layer hammered Damascus santoku has a 160 mm sword-tip VG10 blade and a mahogany handle with a metal cap and rivets. It weighs 165 g, comes in a paulownia gift box and is made in Japan, with a notice that the series handle will change to pakkawood.