Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Nakiri 160mm (6.3")

• Style : Nakiri
• Length : 160mm (6.3")
• Weight : 6.56 oz
• Special Feature : 33 layer damascus
• Blade Steel Type : VG 10 Steel
• Handle Material : Mahogany Wood
• HRC : 60
• Bevel Angle Ratio : 60/40
• Cover : Not included

This knife is made with a VG10 core and hammered to produce a 33-layer Damascus pattern. VG10 is one of the best stain-resistant steels used for blades, and this knife has an excellent cutting edge as well as edge retention.

Each knife is carefully finished by the craftsmen of Sakai Takayuki so you can rest assured that the knife will perform right out of the box.

Nakiri (lit. "vegetable cutting knife") is a double-bevel version of the traditional single-bevel Usuba. With a notably flat edge profile, even more so than the already-flat Japanese Gyuto, it excels at push-cutting techniques, allowing for efficient, clean slices through vegetables. Many Nakiri knives feature a gentle curve near the center of the blade, which helps reduce the risk of creating a recurve during sharpening and compensates for surface irregularities that could hinder complete cuts. As its name suggests, the Nakiri is specifically designed for vegetable preparation and is best suited for tasks that don’t rely on a pointed tip for precision.