Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Wine Damascus VG10 19cm Japanese kiritsuke knife

A Damascus knife with a VG10 blade

Immerse yourself in the world of quality Japanese cutting with this 19cm SakaiTakayuki Nanairo Wine Damascus Japanese kiritsuke knife, made in the historic workshops of Sakai, the cradle of Japanese cutlery.

The 19cm blade features a core of Japanese VG10 steel, a stainless alloy with a high carbon content of around 1%. As a result, your blade has a hardness of 60HRC Rockwell, giving it remarkable cutting strength and resistance.

Around this core are 33 layers of damascus steel, creating an attractive pattern and offering a structure that combines flexibility, strength and protection of the central core.

The hammered finish creates micro-cavities that reduce food adherence, while the mirror-polished finish enhances the blade's visual brilliance: the result is a blade that is both elegant and formidably effective!

The original handle for your Sakai Takayuki knife

The wine-red lacquered ABS resin handle immediately lends character to your Japanese kitchen knife. Inspired by traditional Japanese lacquers, this material combines hygiene, ease of care and resistance to humidity.

Thanks to its octagonal shape, typical of Japanese cutlery, the grip is stable, comfortable and suitable for both right- and left-handed users. The contrast between this bold color and the traditional style perfectly reflects the spirit of the Nanairo series: a balance between heritage and modernity.

Summary of your damascus knife's features

• VG10 steel core: extended cutting performance
• 33 damascus layers: aesthetic pattern and core protection
• Rockwell
hardness
• 60 HRC: high-performance cutting and accessible sharpening
• Hammered and mirror-polished finish:
• reduced grip and visual elegance
• Red lacquered resin handle: modern, robust design
• Octagonal shape: ambidextrous ergonomics with precise control
• Sakai origin (Japan): asserted cutlery heritage

To preserve the qualities of your blade, wash only by hand in lukewarm water, dry immediately after use and store in a dry place. Avoid the dishwasher, thermal shock or prolonged immersion.

Focus on the Sakai Takayuki brand

Based in Sakai, near Osaka, Sakai Takayuki draws on over six centuries of cutlery-making tradition. Each blade is the fruit of a rigorous process combining traditional forging, top-of-the-range steel and meticulous finishing. The Nanairo series, to which this kiritsuke knife belongs, embodies this union of heritage and innovation: it combines historic shapes with modern materials to offer knives that are functional, aesthetic and durable!

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