{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-kengata-gyuto-190mm","title":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI 33-Layer Damascus VG10 KENGATA GYUTO 190mm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-780d3390-7fff-15c6-70d9-a3acc598704d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus VG10 Kengata Gyuto 190mm is a refined fusion of traditional Japanese blade aesthetics and modern Western versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKengata (kiritsuke-style) tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers enhanced precision for detailed work, while the gyuto-style blade profile ensures excellent performance across meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core, the blade features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its outstanding sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and high corrosion resistance. Surrounding the core are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 layers of stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing strength, ease of sharpening, and a visually striking wood-grain pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is finished with a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime (hammered) texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enhancing forging density, improving food release, and giving the knife a bold, handcrafted appearance.\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiritsuke-Style (Kengata) Gyuto Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sharply angled tip allows for precise slicing and detailed work, while maintaining the all-purpose functionality of a gyuto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple layers of stainless steel are forge-welded around a VG-10 core, achieving exceptional sharpness, durability, and visual elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its superior edge retention and rust resistance, ideal for both professional and serious home kitchens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hammered surface increases forging density and helps prevent food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardened to HRC 60–62, ensuring excellent cutting performance and extended sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell-Balanced and Stable Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wide blade with controlled thickness provides confidence, stability, and smooth cutting action.\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 role=\"presentation\" 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