Sakai Takayuki JEWEL Topaz VG1 Santoku 180mm Wenge (Double Yellow Ring) HandleSakai Takayuki Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality. JEWEL Specifications: Knife Type: Santoku Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel) Blade Hardness: HRC 58 59 Blade Type: Double edged blade Blade Length: 180mm (7. 1") Blade

Never soak this stone in water as well as other stones with #3000 grit above

*Japanese steel is very brittle and using honing rods can result in chips if used incorrectly

Knife Type: Kiritsuke

Knife Type: Mini Knife

In 1945 research into stainless steels was still fairly limited

Weight: 265g (9

This Saya does NOT fit these knives

Weight: 99g (3

Weight: 28g (1 ounces)

Magnolia wood is commonly used for Saya cover

The Kikuzuki series is designed to give you a sense of the beauty and charm of Japanese kitchen knives

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