Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Nakiri 160mm

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Nakiri vegetable knife

Model

07253

Blade Length

160 mm

Blade

Special stainless steel inserted into 45-layer hammered Damascus steel

Handle

Wood, in the traditional Japanese shape

Packaging

Grey presentation box

Features

45-Layer Hammered Damascus: The blade is built from 45 layers of hammered Damascus steel, as the listing states.

Special Stainless Steel Core: The listing's description of the Damascus family names a special stainless steel recognized around the world, inserted between the Damascus layers.

Vegetable-Prep Shape: The listing calls this a vegetable knife for people who cook vegetables often.

Traditional Wooden Handle: The listing says the handle gives the warmth of wood and takes the traditional Japanese knife shape.

160 mm Compact Blade: The blade is 160 mm long, a compact size that is easy to control at the board.

Beauty With Cutting Ability: The listing describes a Damascus type of knife that balances beauty and cutting ability.

Benefits

A blade of 45 layers of hammered Damascus steel: The blade is built from 45 layers of hammered Damascus steel, as the listing states. The hammered finish gives the surface a dimpled texture and a rippled pattern that shows along the face of the blade.

A world-recognized special stainless core inside the layers: The listing's description of the Damascus family names a special stainless steel recognized around the world, inserted between the Damascus layers. That gives the blade a stainless edge material to cut with.

A flat, tall nakiri blade made for vegetable work: The listing calls this a vegetable knife for people who cook vegetables often. The nakiri shape has a flat edge and a tall rectangular blade, so it meets the board along its full length for clean cuts.

A wooden handle in the shape of a traditional Japanese knife: The listing says the handle gives the warmth of wood and takes the traditional Japanese knife shape. The pale octagonal handle in the photos matches that description and feels natural to hold.

A compact 160 mm blade that stays easy to control: The blade is 160 mm long, a compact size that is easy to control at the board. The tall rectangular shape also gives your knuckles clearance and lets you scoop chopped vegetables off the board.

Damascus beauty paired with a blade that cuts well: The listing describes a Damascus type of knife that balances beauty and cutting ability. The layered, hammered blade is attractive to look at and made for the daily work of slicing vegetables.

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 Vegetable-Prep Cook: You want a beautiful vegetable knife with a traditional wooden handle. A flimsy flat blade wedges and tears vegetables, and that is not your fault. Our nakiri gives you a special stainless steel inserted into 45 layers of hammered Damascus steel in a 160 mm blade, with a traditional wooden handle. The listing says the wooden handle follows the traditional Japanese knife shape and that the knife is made for people who cook mostly vegetables. Choose it when you slice, chop and mince a pile of vegetables with a flat, tall blade, 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 special stainless steel inserted into 45 layers of hammered Damascus steel, joined to a wooden handle in the shape of a traditional Japanese knife handle. It arrives in a grey presentation box. We describe only what the listing, the maker's pages and the product photos show.

What's Inside

• Nakiri 160 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

Special stainless steel core: Blade core

Hammered Damascus steel, 45 layers: Blade cladding

Wood: Handle material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our 160 mm nakiri has a 45-layer hammered Damascus blade built around a special stainless steel core, with a traditional wooden handle. It is made for people who cook mostly vegetables. It comes in a grey presentation box. We ship it directly from Japan with careful packing.