"Sakai Takayuki" Gyuto (Kurokage　黒影)240mm

"Sakai Takayuki "  Wa Gyutou Knife KUROKAGE 240mm

サビに強く切れ味鋭く、お手入れも楽なダマスカス合金のVG-10にBkackフッ素加工を施すことで、汚れの付着を防ぎ衛生面も向上させた, 漆黒な包丁です。

The VG-10 is made of Damascus alloy, which is rust-resistant, sharp, and 　　easy to clean, and has been treated with Bkack fluorine to prevent the adhesion of dirt and improve hygiene.

Gyutou style knives,
Gyuto knives are usually longer than Santoku knives and have a pointy tip, making them suitable for cutting larger pieces of meat, fish, and vegetables. Of course, it can also be used for fine cuts.
It is recommended for those who want to cook at another level.

Each one is handmade by skilled craftsmen in Sakai-city Osaka Japan.

Damascus steel：
Modern Damascus steel is generally a generic term for a material in which a pattern is artificially created by forging and welding different metals such as steel.

This pattern is caused by differences in carbon content and hardness of steel materials, among others. There are various ways to produce the pattern.

There are various ways to produce the pattern. In the process of forging these different metals, the metal structure is homogenized and impurities are reduced.

This process can produce a sword blade of very high purity. This is why it is still used today as a material for blades.

Damascus is made from rust-resistant molybdenum steel, which has the advantage of being less susceptible to rust than steel.

The handles are made of high-grade  wenge pattern wood, which is water-resistant and long-lasting.

Size:                 ⚫︎240mmn (Blade size)　　　　　　⚫︎ 210mm(Blade size)　
Blade width:       50mm                                              　45mm                                                                                                          
Blade thickness 2.2mm                                                 2.2mm
Weight:               203g                                                   152g