Sakai Takayuki | 33-layer Damascus lacquerware | Japanese pete | 150mm | Saiu

[Colorful Artistic Beauty] Sakai Takayuki's "33-Layer Damascus Lacquer" Series Japanese Petty 150mm Saiu

• Use (Japanese paring knife): This small, all-purpose knife is ideal for peeling, chamfering, and fine cutting. At 150mm, it's slightly longer than a regular paring knife (around 120mm), so it can be used not only for cutting fruit, but also for chopping vegetables and cutting meat on a cutting board, making it a mainstay "mini chef's knife." It's also great for making breakfast or light snacks when you don't need a larger knife.
• Handle (oak lacquer, saiu): The handle is made from the strong, precious wood "kashi," and artisans painstakingly apply layers of lacquer on top to create a "saiu" finish reminiscent of the colors of space and the sky. The fantastical patterns created by the overlapping layers of colored lacquer are as beautiful as a work of art, changing their appearance depending on the angle from which they are viewed. Of course, the lacquer coating also makes the handle highly waterproof and rot-resistant, achieving a high level of both beauty and practicality.
• Material (Blade): The core is made of high-quality stainless steel "VG-10 (VG-10)," which is rust-resistant and has excellent cutting ability. The hard steel is sandwiched between tough multi-layer steel, making it difficult to break and easy to maintain. The 33-layer Damascus pattern, combined with the colorful patterns, will add a touch of elegance to your kitchen.
• Features: While the wooden handles of typical Japanese knives tend to deteriorate when exposed to water, this product overcomes this weakness by combining oak and lacquer, achieving overwhelming durability. The complex coloring of each "Saiyu" knife is different, giving you the joy of owning a one-of-a-kind knife.

"Art to enjoy in the palm of your hand." This paring knife will add vibrant color to your hands while you cook, and is the perfect knife for those who value not only functionality but also the beauty of their tools.