Sakai Takayuki | Grand Chef Hamon / Black Stabilized Wood | Wa-Santoku | 170mm

【World-Class Sharpness】Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Wa-Santoku 170mm (Black Stabilized Wood Handle)

Usage: This model condenses the professional-grade functionality of the "Wa-Santoku"—a versatile style capable of taking center stage with any ingredient, whether meat, fish, or vegetables. The exquisite 170mm size allows for nimble handling as if it were an extension of your own hand, covering everything from daily prep to delicate plating. It is truly the core pillar of the kitchen, where a single stroke can dramatically elevate the quality of your cooking.

Material (Hybrid): The core is crafted from premium Swedish special steel produced by Bohler-Uddeholm. This steel contains extremely low levels of impurities, providing razor-sharpness and incredible edge retention; being a stainless-based alloy, it is also highly resistant to rust and exceptionally easy to maintain. The blade features a "Hamon" (ripple) pattern hand-hammered by craftsmen, achieving a high-level balance between the practical function of effortless food release and the elegance of a fine work of craft.

Craftsmanship & Design: A masterpiece refined through modern sensibilities by "Sakai Takayuki," an inheritor of the traditions of the blade mecca, Sakai. The handle features "Black Stabilized Wood," a material where natural timber is permeated with resin to achieve both the beauty of the wood grain and overwhelming durability. Reminiscent of the depths of an abyss, this jet-black handle is extremely resistant to deformation from moisture or dryness. Its texture, which fits more comfortably in the hand with use, provides unwavering stability even in the most demanding kitchen environments.

"I want to experience the power of the finest steel, but I want daily maintenance to be simple. And for my tools, I demand an overwhelming sense of luxury and individuality." This is a lifelong masterpiece that crystallizes world-class performance and modern aesthetic beauty, satisfying the desires of both epicureans and professionals alike.