Are you looking for high-performance Japanese knives made from top-of-the-range materials? Sakai Takayuki AS knives are for you! These knives are typically made and designed in the tradition of the Land of the Rising Sun. They feature a blade with a San Maï structure and a core of Japanese Aogami Super steel. This is a high-quality alloy with a high carbon content of around 1.5%, an element that gives your blade a high degree of hardness! In fact, these kitchen knives reach 65HRC for high efficiency that lasts over the long term. Even with this level of rigidity, your carbon knife will still be pleasant to work with during yoursharpening sessions. For optimum core protection, a layer of stainless steel completes the San Mai construction of the sakai takayuki AS knife. The blade of this Japanese kitchen knife has a rough forged and hammered finish, giving it an authentic look. The handle of your sakai takayuki santoku knife is made of Japanese zelkova wood: a robust species with a highly appreciated light color. The bolster in pakka wood completes the handle in a dark shade for a highly successful contrast. With their octagonal shape, Sakai Takayuki knives are ideal for both right- and left-handed users: so don't hesitate any longer!