{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-kengata-santoku-160mm","title":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI 33-Layer Damascus VG10 KENGATA SANTOKU 160mm","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 Kengata Santoku 160mm combines the everyday versatility of a Santoku with the sharp, angular precision of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKengata (kiritsuke-style) tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis compact, highly maneuverable knife excels in home and professional kitchens alike, offering outstanding control for detailed prep work.\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, renowned for its razor-sharp edge, long-lasting sharpness, and excellent corrosion resistance. Surrounding the core are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 layers of stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carefully forge-welded to enhance strength, ease of sharpening, and visual elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime (hammered) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers the blade surface, increasing forging density while helping reduce food adhesion during cutting. The result is a knife that blends performance, beauty, and practicality.\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\u003eKengata Santoku Design\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 Santoku profile with a kiritsuke-style angled tip, ideal for precise slicing, push cuts, and controlled tip work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eMulti-layer stainless steel cladding around a VG-10 core delivers exceptional sharpness, durability, and a refined wood-grain pattern.\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 balance of edge retention, toughness, and rust resistance.\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\u003eEnhances forging density and improves food release while adding a handcrafted aesthetic.\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\u003eHardened to HRC 60–62, ensuring sustained cutting performance with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Well-Balanced\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\u003eLightweight and easy to control, making it ideal for everyday use and smaller prep tasks.\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 Kengata Santoku (Kiritsuke-Style Santoku)\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 160mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 44mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.8mm\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 122mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 166g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038939427048,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9274\/4680\/files\/SAKAI_TAKAYUKI_Kengata_Santoku_160mm_4.png?v=1775197335","url":"https:\/\/the-artisan-japan.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-kengata-santoku-160mm","provider":"The Artisan Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}