Description
⚡️Sakai Takayuki VG10 Tsuchime 33-Layer Damascus Sujihiki 24cm Lacquered Octagonal Handle (Gunjo-kou)⚡
🔥 Brand: #SakaiTakayuki #Sakaitakayukiknife
🔪 YouTube (Real Knife Demo): https://youtu.be/b1XTZMQtar0
🔪 Knife Type: Sujihiki
🔪 Steel: VG10 Tsuchime 33-layer Damascus
🔪 Rust Resistance: Strong
🔪 Size: 24cm
🔪 Handle: ABS Lacquered Octagonal (Gunjo-kou)
🔪 Saya: Optional add-on (various materials available)
🔪 Thickness: ≈2mm
🔪 Blade Width: ≈3.5cm
🔪 Weight: ≈142g
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Brand Introduction
Sakai Takayuki is the flagship brand of Aoki Hamono, inheriting over 600 years of Sakai knife-making tradition. Sakai, one of Japan’s three major knife production hubs, was originally known for samurai swords. From the 16th century, the development of tobacco knives led to high-quality kitchen blades, later becoming exclusive to the Edo shogunate. Their forging emphasizes repeated hammering of soft iron and steel, producing sharp and durable blades.
The Sakai Takayuki lineup covers single-bevel, double-bevel, Japanese, and Western knives, exported to over 100 countries and highly valued by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. Recently, the “Sakai Takayuki Gallery & Lounge” has combined knives, art, and culinary experiences, giving visitors deeper insight into craftsmanship and Japanese knife culture.
Material Introduction
VG-10 steel composition: Carbon (C) ≈1.0%, Chromium (Cr) ≈15.0%, Vanadium (V) ≈0.2–0.3%, Molybdenum (Mo) ≈1.0%, Cobalt (Co) ≈1.5%. This alloy provides excellent hardness and corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt and vanadium enhances wear resistance and edge retention. With hardness around HRC 60–62, VG10 maintains sharpness for long durations while retaining toughness. Its high chromium content ensures excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for humid and acidic kitchen environments.
Knife Model Introduction
Sujihiki: Designed mainly for trimming sinew and removing membranes from meat. Its long, thin blade glides smoothly between meat and sinew, ensuring clean separation. It is also widely used for slicing sushi or sashimi blocks (such as tuna akami). Sujihiki is considered a versatile alternative between a Gyuto (chef’s knife) and a Yanagiba (sashimi knife).