{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-butcher-knife-210mm","title":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI 33-Layer Damascus VG10 Butcher Knife 210mm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-780d3390-7fff-15c6-70d9-a3acc598704d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus VG10 Butcher Knife 210mm is a powerful, versatile knife designed for breaking down meat with precision and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts wide blade and robust spine provide excellent stability, making it ideal for trimming, portioning, and preparing large cuts of meat while maintaining refined cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 stainless steel core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for its exceptional sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and corrosion resistance. This core is clad in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 layers of stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, achieving an optimal balance of cutting performance, durability, and visual elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime (hammered) pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the blade benefits from enhanced forging density and improved food release, combining functional performance with classic Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e410ced1-7fff-96b5-2a9a-17a5f6a93dfb\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33-Layer Damascus Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel layers are forge-welded around a VG-10 core, delivering superior sharpness, strength, and a distinctive Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly regarded for its edge retention and rust resistance, VG-10 ensures reliable performance in demanding kitchen environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Tsuchime (Hammered) Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hammered texture reinforces the blade through forging effects while helping reduce food adhesion during cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButcher Knife Profile for Meat Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for trimming, portioning, and breaking down meat with control and efficiency, offering both power and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Hardness for Long Edge Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a hardness rating of HRC 60–62, the blade maintains sharpness through frequent professional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced and Stable Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wide blade and solid spine thickness provide confidence and control without sacrificing maneuverability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8d423504-7fff-c01f-eeea-6ba0caf45c45\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butcher Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VG-10 Core, 33-Layer Damascus Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HRC 60–62\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFerrule Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 118mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 191g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default 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