Sakai Takayuki Coreless Damascus Kengata Petty 120mm (4.7")

Style : Petty (Paring) Knife
Length : 120mm (4.7")
Weight : oz
Blade Steel Type : VG10/VG2 Multi-Layered Coreless Damascus Stainless Steel
Handle material : Micarta
Bolster: Stainless
HRC : 61
Cover : Not included
Special Feature : Coreless Damascus

Sakai Takayuki created this coreless Damascus using a proprietary technology that stacks dozens of layers of VG10 and VG2 steels. While most kitchen knives contain a core, the Sakai Takayuki coreless series does not use a separate core material. Instead, the numerous layers are combined to create a wear-resistant, high-toughness, high-hardness knife with excellent sharpness. Since the knife is without a core, it can be sharpened as the 60/40 double-edge or even as the edge like a 10/90 single-bevel.
This well-balanced knife with a thin blade allows the user to cut with very little resistance.
The canvas micarta handle provides a better grip and a more durable long-lasting handle that can tolerate extreme temperatures. Micarta is made of canvas (cotton), linen, plywood, paper, etc. as the core, and is mainly bonded with phenol resin and a perfect material for knife handles, with excellent robustness, water resistance.

This is a small multipurpose paring/petty knife used to peel, cut, de-seed and tourne vegetables and fruit, as well as do other tasks like de-veining shrimp. It is an essential tool for bartenders who serve fresh fruit garnishes.