Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Gyuto 240mm

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Gyuto chef's knife, double-edged

Model

07885 (Ginga)

Blade Length

240 mm

Blade

ZA-18 stainless steel, mirror-pattern Damascus, double-edged

Handle

Japanese-style octagonal wenge wood

Packaging

Black presentation box

Features

ZA-18 Stainless Steel: The listing describes ZA-18 as a high-performance stainless steel with excellent wear resistance, used in a new generation of knives.

Mirror-Pattern Damascus: The blade carries a mirrored Damascus pattern, which the photo caption says gives an elegant feel.

Japanese-Style Wenge Handle: The handle is the Japanese style, an octagonal grip in dark wenge wood, which the photo caption calls high-quality.

Double-Edged Blade: The listing photo says the blade is double-edged, so it can be used by left-handed and right-handed people alike.

240 mm Gyuto: The listing says the size suits people who use a knife often for work.

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

Benefits

A high-performance ZA-18 stainless steel for long wear: The listing describes ZA-18 as a high-performance stainless steel with excellent wear resistance, used in a new generation of knives. The photo caption names the steel as stain resistant, which keeps the blade clean.

A mirror-pattern Damascus finish with an elegant look: The blade carries a mirrored Damascus pattern, which the photo caption says gives an elegant feel. The flowing hammered pattern shows clearly along the blade, as the close-up photo shows.

A Japanese-style handle made of high-quality wenge wood: The handle is the Japanese style, an octagonal grip in dark wenge wood, which the photo caption calls high-quality. The listing says the style suits Japanese ingredients and dishes, and the octagonal shape gives a secure grip.

A double-edged blade for left-handed and right-handed cooks: The listing photo says the blade is double-edged, so it can be used by left-handed and right-handed people alike. That makes the knife a flexible choice for kitchens where more than one person cooks.

A long 240 mm gyuto for people who cut every day: The listing says the size suits people who use a knife often for work. The 240 mm gyuto slices large cuts, whole fish and big roasts in one stroke, and holds up to heavy daily 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. It also describes the knife as made for people who want a long-lasting edge.

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 Wear-Resistant Steel Cook: You want a long-lasting edge in a striking mirror-pattern Damascus gyuto. An edge that wears down quickly under heavy daily use, and that is not your fault. Our Ginga gyuto gives you ZA-18 high-performance stainless steel in a 240 mm double-edged mirror-pattern Damascus blade, with a Japanese-style wenge handle. The listing says the steel is highly wear resistant and that the blade is double-edged, so left-handed and right-handed cooks can use it. Choose it when you cut for hours and the edge holds, 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 presents the Ginga as a high-end Damascus line using the new-generation ZA-18 stainless steel, with a high-hardness treatment and a Japanese-style handle of wenge wood. 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 240 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

ZA-18 stainless steel: Blade material

Wenge wood: Handle material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our Ginga gyuto has a 240 mm double-edged blade of ZA-18 stainless steel in a mirror-pattern Damascus finish, with a Japanese-style wenge handle. The steel is highly resistant to wear. It comes in a black presentation box. We ship it directly from Japan with careful packing.