Description
⚡️Sakai Kitsuki VG10 Damascus Sujihiki 24cm Walnut Octagonal Handle⚡
🔥Brand: #SakaiKitsuki
🔪Youtube (Demo Video): https://youtu.be/3dHsD8y6htY
🔪Knife Type: Sujihiki (Slicer)
🔪Steel: VG10 Damascus
🔪Rust Resistance: Strong
🔪Size: 24cm
🔪Handle: Walnut Octagonal Handle, Ferrule: Composite Wood
🔪Saya: Available as an optional add-on (various materials)
🔪Thickness: ≈2.3mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈3.5cm
🔪Weight: ≈125g
Brand Introduction
☽ Sakai Kitsuki (さかい きつき): “As sharp as a tooth, as bright as the moon.” This phrase perfectly expresses the brand’s core spirit. “Kitsuki” represents hardness and purity — symbolizing knives that shine with their own brilliance in the kitchen, just like the moon in the night sky.
Sakai Kitsuki is more than a knife brand — it is a bridge between tradition and modernity, East and West.
Each knife is handmade by master craftsmen from renowned workshops across Japan: from the historic city of Sakai to the skilled forges of Seki, the centuries-old traditions of Echizen (Fukui), and the independent blacksmiths of Fukuoka.
Every hammer strike and every polish embodies their love for the art of forging and their relentless pursuit of perfection.
Through these creations, Sakai Kitsuki allows the world to witness the greatness of Japanese blade craftsmanship — enabling every user to feel the depth of tradition and artistry with every cut.
Material Introduction
VG10 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 combination provides excellent hardness and corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt and vanadium further enhances wear resistance and edge retention.
With a hardness of around HRC 60–62, VG10 maintains long-lasting sharpness while retaining sufficient toughness.
Its high chromium content gives it superior rust resistance, making it ideal for kitchen environments with moisture or acidity.
Knife Model Introduction
The Sujihiki is primarily used for trimming meat and removing sinew (membranes). Its long, thin blade allows for smooth separation between meat and muscle fibers.
It is also commonly used for slicing sushi or sashimi from large cuts of fish (such as tuna akami).
This knife serves as a versatile hybrid between a Gyuto and a Yanagiba, combining precision and efficiency for both professional and home chefs.