Sakai Takayuki - VG2/VG10 Coreless Kengata Sujihiki 270mm

An impressive laser profile and thin behind the edges on the knives across the entire range. The coreless damascus is not just about the looks, that very thin profile and minimal taper glide through food.

Forging the VG2 and VG10 steels together to create the coreless damascus has resulted in a knife that unlike more traditional constructions of core + cladding means the damascus pattern runs right to the very edge of the knife.

On close inspection you can on some knives see where the wider suminagashi pattern of VG2 steel meets the more horizontal markings of the VG10 and it creates a great looking knife for sure.

Well finished and comfortable in hand with a smoothly polished heel and spine and for the bunka fitted with a wa handle a particularly lightweight knife and the knives fitted with the full tang micarta yo handles they still feel light and nimble. 

In practical terms, the working edge of the knife is treated to around 60-61HRC so in line with many other comparable Japanese knives made with a VG10 core and offers a good balance between durability and ease of care.

This is a stainless knife so easy to look after by following our normal care tips. For long term care and maintenance we'd recommend a Japanese knife care kit bundle.