Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku
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There's a good reason this is one of our best selling knives - with its beautiful high polish hammer finish and great sharpness straight out of the box the santoku is a perfect all round chef knife for everyone from home cook to professional chef.
An excellent all rounder and one we'd recommend as a good first Japanese knife or addition to an existing collection.
About this range
First Impressions
Out of the box we found the edge was good and performed well slicing through a range of veg and meat. As with the Moonlit Waves range, if you give the knife a quick hone with a ceramic rod - the edge is capable of being even sharper with minimal effort.
It is a well balanced knife when using a pinch grip and light in the hand making it pretty nimble around lots of tasks.
Beauty
A high polish finish combined with an octagonal magnolia wood wa handle and contrasting black buffalo horn pakka give the whole range a stand-out look on the knife rack. The light wood on the handle will darken a little with use but the blade will shine for years.
In Hand
The octagonal magnolia wood handle is easy to hold both when dry and wet and the knife is suitable for left and right handers. It's a lightweight knife thanks to the half tang construction and we found it very comfortable using it in our testing and at home.
Durability
The hard wearing AUS-10 steel should last a long time and edge retention is good.
We would recommend using a ceramic honing rod or whetstone to just hone the edge a little more as you can definitely get an even better cutting edge finish.
Ease of Care
Normal instructions apply really - don't put it in dishwasher and dry it off after you've rinsed it.
The handle will darken a little and smooth out over time as is a natural property and design of the wooden wa handles but the blade is stainless and will serve you in the kitchen for years if you treat it well.
Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
Our Verdict
A great performer at an excellent price.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the whole range as a perfect additional knife in a collection or a first foray into the world of Japanese knives.
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Knife Measurements - Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku
- Blade Length: 185mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 331mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 45mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 125 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: AUS10
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 60 (HRC)
- Handle Material: Magnolia
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Meet the maker
Sakai Takayuki
Well known and respected, Sakai knives are created by a skilled team of craftsmen and as a company have been creating knives for more than 600 years.
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