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Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm
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Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Santoku 170mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG10 Core, Fluorine Resin Non Stick Coated Stainless Clad
Hardness
61 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Low, set and forget
1 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VG10 Core, Fluorine Resin Non Stick Coated Stainless Clad
Handle Material
Wenge/Buffalo Horn
Bevel
Double
Edge Length
170mm
Overall Length
315mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2mm
Blade Height @ Heel
49mm
gWeight
145g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a versatile and traditional Japanese kitchen tool, features a distinctive bullnose design and a wide blade. It's designed for precision tasks like slicing, dicing, and chopping. Ideal for handling vegetables, meat, and fish, the Santoku is a multifunctional knife celebrated for its utility and unique aesthetic.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sakai·Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Sakai, Osaka
Sakai Takayuki

Operating out of Sakai since 1947.

Coordinates
34.6°N · 135.5°E
Signature
Classic Sakai knives, unique engraving
Steels
Ginsan
Manufactured in Sakai, Japan, Sakai Takayuki knives are world renowned for their quality, durability, and precision. Sakai has a rich history of knife making, with the crafting of samurai swords in this area dating back over 600 years. Today, it is estimated that approximately 90% of Japanese chef knives come from Sakai.Master craftsman Mr. Keijiro Doi oversees the operations, as does his son Itsuo Doi, Keido Sugihara, and Yukinori Oda.
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