Sakai Takayuki PRO VG-5 Gyuto 235mm (9.25") Damascus Hammered

• Style : Gyuto
• Length : 235mm (9.25")
• Weight : oz (g)
• Special Feature : 33 layer damascus
• Blade Steel Type : VG 5 Steel
• Handle Material : Brown Pakka Wood
• HRC : 59
• Bevel Angle Ratio : 60/40
• Cover : Not included

This knife features a VG-5 core and is hammered to create a stunning 33-layer Damascus pattern. Ideal for those seeking a blend of sharpness and ease of maintenance, VG-5 steel offers excellent edge retention while remaining easier to sharpen than high-hardness steel knives. Perfect for those who appreciate high-quality Japanese blades and wish to enhance their sharpening skills effortlessly.

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.

The Gyuto (lit. Cow Sword) is an adaptation of the French chef knife profile for the Japanese market. While the name cow sword would imply that this knife is meant only for meat, its versatility is the same as a santoku and can be used as a general-purpose knife for any task. Many would consider a gyuto or chef's knife to be the one essential knife for any kitchen with all other knives being secondary. Compared to a German-style chef's knife, a gyuto will have a somewhat flatter profile: this profile lends itself well to push-cutting which is common for Japanese chefs, as opposed to rock-chopping. Gyuto also tend to be thinner at the edge as well as the spine than most European chef's knives and as a result, have less lateral toughness and care should be taken not to torque the blade while cutting to minimize the risk of chipping.