Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Santoku 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle

• Brand: Sakai Takayuki
• Style: Santoku
• Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
• Blade Steel: Swedish BOHLER N685 with 45-layer Damascus Stainless Steel clad
• Handle Material: Rosewood and Ebony Ferrule
• Hardness: 60-61 HRC
• Bevel Angle Ratio : 60/40
• Weight: oz (g)
• Cover: Not included

The Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Knife Series features blades forged from a special alloy steel produced by Böhler-Uddeholm, combined with a stunning 45-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding. The elegant Hamon (ripple) pattern showcases beautiful, wavy Damascus lines that make each knife truly unique.
Designed for exceptional sharpness and balance, these knives deliver a razor-sharp edge and an effortlessly smooth cutting experience.
Böhler-Uddeholm, a world leader in precision rolled steel manufacturing since 1670, is renowned for producing steels with exceptionally low impurities. Using high-quality iron ore with minimal phosphorus and sulfur, their steel offers high carbon content, outstanding rust resistance, and superior edge retention—making it one of the finest materials available for professional-grade knives.

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.

Santoku in Japanese transliterates as "three virtues" so they are otherwise known as "three purposes" knives. A santoku is meant to fulfill three purposes: cutting meat, vegetables, and fish. Its diminutive size and unique shape have made it very popular at home not only in Japan but in the United States. More and more home cooks are finding its versatility appealing without committing to a larger or more specialized knife.