Sakai Takayuki | 33-layer hammered Damascus | Sword-shaped Santoku | 160mm | Mahogany

【A Fusion of Sharpness and Versatility】Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Hammered Damascus Kengata (Kiritsuke) Santoku 160mm

Usage (Kengata Santoku 160mm): This "Kengata (Kiritsuke style)" model combines the "Santoku"—the most familiar knife shape in Japanese households—with a sharp, Gyuto-like tip. Because the tip is more acutely angled than a standard Santoku, delicate tasks like scoring meat, skinning fish, and intricate decorative carving are surprisingly smooth. The compact 160mm size offers excellent maneuverability, making it easy to use even in tight kitchen spaces. This single "evolved all-purpose knife" handles meat, fish, and vegetables with ease.

Handle (Mahogany): The handle is crafted from Mahogany, a premium wood prized for high-end furniture and musical instruments. The combination of the sharp, edgy blade design unique to the Kengata style and the classic texture of reddish-brown mahogany exudes a one-of-a-kind elegance. Highly durable, water-resistant, and corrosion-proof, its warm touch conforms to your hand the more you use it, supporting precise and nimble knife skills.

Blade Material: The core is forged from high-grade VG-10 stainless steel. It is an ideal steel that achieves a high-level balance between razor-sharpness and rust resistance. The 33-layer Damascus pattern emerging on the blade accentuates the sharp silhouette of the Kengata style, lending a sophisticated and professional aesthetic to your kitchen.

Finish (Tsuchime - Hammered): The blade surface features a hand-crafted "Tsuchime" (hammered) finish, a testament to artisan skill. These precise indentations create a layer of air between the steel and the food, reducing the stress of fatty meats or moisture-rich vegetables sticking to the blade. This allows the knife to glide through without resistance, ensuring a beautiful, clean cut without crushing the ingredients.

"Beyond the Santoku—the Next Level of Comfort." For those who find a standard Santoku knife slightly lacking and wish to perform finer, more detailed tasks. This stylish blade fuses practicality and functional beauty, designed to meet the high expectations of serious cooks.