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

Specifications

• Style : Nakiri
• Length : 160mm (6.3")
• Weight : 5.08 oz (144g)
• Special Feature : 33 layer damascus
• Blade Steel Type : VG 10 Steel
• Handle Material : Keyaki and Mahogany Wood
• HRC : 60
• Bevel Angle Ratio : 60/40
• Cover : Not included

Blade & Handle

This line of knives features a beautiful Keyaki and Mahogany octagonal handle and hammered and polished 33-layered Damascus patterning on either side. The core steel of VG-10 is heat-treated to 60 HRC for excellent edge retention without sacrificing undue ductility and toughness. These knives are thin behind the edge with a 60/40 grind that helps facilitate delicate, precise cuts and minimize wedging in harder foods like daikon and carrots. We recommend these to anyone looking for high-performance geometry in a great-looking knife with better toughness and ease of sharpening compared to harder powdered steels.

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 Knife

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.