{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-kengata-yanagiba-270mm","title":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI 33-Layer Damascus VG10 KENGATA YANAGIBA 270mm","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 Yanagiba 270mm is a refined slicing knife designed for precise, single-stroke cuts, particularly for sashimi, sushi, and delicate protein preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional Yanagiba knives, this model features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKengata (sword-shaped) tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering enhanced control and a sharper, more versatile tip for fine detail work while maintaining the long, slender profile essential for clean slicing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its exceptional sharpness, long edge retention, and excellent corrosion resistance. The blade is clad in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 layers of stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carefully laminated to improve strength, ease of sharpening, and visual elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade surface is finished with a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime (hammered) pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which enhances forging density and helps reduce food adhesion during slicing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e410ced1-7fff-96b5-2a9a-17a5f6a93dfb\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKengata Yanagiba Profile\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\u003eSword-shaped tip combined with a long slicing blade, ideal for sashimi, sushi, and precision slicing.\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\u003eMulti-layer stainless steel cladding delivers durability, refined aesthetics, and smooth cutting performance.\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\u003eHigh-performance steel known for sharpness, edge retention, and rust resistance.\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\u003eImproves food release while reinforcing the blade through traditional forging techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Hardness for Long-Lasting Sharpness\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 for professional-level edge durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and Well-Balanced\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\u003eDesigned for extended prep sessions with reduced fatigue and precise control.\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\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kengata Yanagiba\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HRC 60–62\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 270mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFerrule Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 121mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 186g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038930055400,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9274\/4680\/files\/SAKAI_TAKAYUKI_Kengata_Yanagiba_270mm_4.png?v=1775197450","url":"https:\/\/the-artisan-japan.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-kengata-yanagiba-270mm","provider":"The Artisan Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}