"Sakai Takayuki " Wa Petty knife 150mm Damascuss33layers

"Sakai Takayuki "  Wa Petty knife  KUROKAGE 150mm

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.

Petty knives are mainly suited for cutting, peeling, and fine-tuning fruits and vegetables.
The blade is short and narrow, making it easy to use.

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 mahogany wood, which is water-resistant and long-lasting.

Size:                 ⚫︎150mmn (Blade size)　　　　　　
Blade width:       29mm                                              　                                                                                              
Blade thickness 2.0mm                                                 
Weight:               83g