{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-33-layer-damascus-vg10-sujihiki-240mm","title":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI 33-Layer Damascus VG10 SUJIHIKI 240mm","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 Sujihiki 240mm is a long, slender Japanese slicing knife designed for precise, effortless cuts of meat and fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts narrow blade profile minimizes resistance, allowing for clean, single-stroke slicing that preserves the texture and appearance of ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the core of the blade is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its exceptional sharpness, excellent edge retention, and high corrosion resistance. This core is clad in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 layers of stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering outstanding cutting performance, durability, and refined visual beauty.\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) pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality by improving food release and increasing forging density.\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\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 a superior balance of sharpness, durability, and elegant appearance.\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\u003eRenowned for long-lasting edge retention and rust resistance, VG-10 ensures precise slicing performance with easy maintenance.\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 texture strengthens the blade through forging effects while reducing food adhesion during slicing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSujihiki Blade for Precision Slicing\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\u003eIdeal for carving meat, slicing roasts, trimming proteins, and preparing sashimi-style cuts with minimal drag.\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\u003eWith a hardness rating of HRC 60–62, the blade maintains sharpness even under frequent professional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim, Well-Balanced 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\u003eThe narrow blade width and lightweight construction provide excellent control and fatigue-free operation.\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 Slicing Knife\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 240mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 37mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.8mm\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 177g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAKAI TAKAYUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default 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