Sakai Takayuki PRO VG-5 Kengata Gyuto 185mm (7.3") Damascus Hammered

• Style : Kengata KiritsukeGyuto
• Length : 185mm (7.3")
• 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.

Kiritsuke (difficult to transliterate, but the inherent meaning is pushing and cutting, similar to a sword) is a knife style whose meaning has shifted in recent years. Traditional Kiritsuke are single-bevel knives with a sharp pointed tip that are meant to combine the function of a Usuba and Yanagiba. Recently, it has become common to refer to any knife with a pointed tip of the same shape as a Kiritsuke or K-tip knife, such as Kiritsuke Gyuto or Kiritsuke Yanagiba. As these knives combine the functions of a Usuba and Yanagiba, they are more versatile in a kitchen since only one knife is required. However, that versatility also means the knife is less specialized for each task and is more difficult to use at the same level. In Japan, usually only the executive chef uses a Kiritsuke.