Takayuki Sakai | 33-Layer Hammered Damascus Sugihara Model | Pete Knife | 80mm | Desert Ironwood

Masterpiece Handle x Exquisite Knife: Sakai Takayuki's "33-Layer Hammered Damascus Sugihara Model" Series Petty Knife 80mm

• Use (Petty 80mm): This compact paring knife is designed specifically for handheld tasks. Its short length of 80mm allows for intuitive fingertip manipulation, making it extremely easy to use for detailed tasks such as peeling apples and persimmons, removing sprouts from potatoes, and chamfering the edges of vegetables. It also allows for delicate carvings that would be difficult with a larger knife.
• Handle: This is a custom-made handle crafted by Sugihara Keido, a leading custom knife maker. It is made from desert ironwood, known as the "king of woods." This wood, semi-fossilized in the desert, is incredibly durable, water-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, and it also has an amber glow like a polished jewel. The dense beauty condensed into this small handle is truly impressive.
• Blade Material: The core is made of high-quality stainless steel "VG-10" (V Gold No. 10), which offers an excellent balance of sharpness and rust resistance. The beautiful 33-layer Damascus pattern stands out even on the small blade, making it not only a practical knife but also a collectible item, boasting the highest specifications.
• Finish (Tsuchime): The surface of the blade has a "Tsuchime" finish, which resembles a hammered finish. This unevenness creates a layer of air between the blade and the food, preventing it from sticking to the cut ingredients. The sparkling, diffused reflection of the hammered finish adds a beautiful touch to the work at hand.

"Beautiful, like an extension of your fingertips." This luxurious knife features a jewel-like handle handcrafted by Sugihara. It is a supreme masterpiece for adults, making even the act of cutting fruit at the table appear elegant.