Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Santoku 180mm (7.1")

  Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus 180mm Sakai Takayuki's 45 Layer Damascus line features an AUS10 stainless steel cutting core and a hand-hammered tsuchimi finish for added strength and quick food release. Beautiful octagonal walnut Wa handles are paired with a thin blade width to create a light center-balanced feel that is comfortable in the hand even after long hours of use. About this shape Santoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyuto. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat, and vegetables. Santoku knives have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyuto and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut. Why we love them: The Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Santoku is an all-around great knife and its Damascus steel construction looks extremely beautiful, while maintaining precision and superior edge retention. Sakai Takayuki Santoku kitchen knives offer versat