Sakai Kikumori x Nakagawa VG10 Damascus 210mm Gyuto

These knives are forged for Sakai Kikumori at Nakagawa Hamono, one of the best in the business in Sakai city especially when working with hand forged stainless steels. VG10 is commonly seen in factory made Japanese knives, but don't let that fool you with this series, this is one of the best treatments of VG10 you will find, with an excellent mixture of edge retention, toughness and ease of sharpening compared to the factory versions you will see. The knives have a workhorse feel, with excellent convex grinds and satin finish for incredible food release and cutting feel.

Sakai Kikumori is the flagship brand of Kawamura Hamono, producing top quality Japanese and Western style kitchen knives in Sakai, one of the oldest knife making centers in Japan. They have been producing knives since the 1920’s and have maintained long standing relationships with some of the best blacksmiths and blade grinders in Sakai.

Blade Material: VG10 Stainless steel, stainless steel damascus cladding

Handle Material: Ebony wood with buffalo horn

Blade Length: 8.25" (210mm)

Cutting Edge: 7.85" (200mm)

Overall Length: 13.4" (340mm)

Height at Heel: 47mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.4mm

Weight: 6.6 oz.

**No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to prolong edge life

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.