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Full profile of Sakai Takayuki Santoku knife with VG-10 stainless steel blade
  • Full profile of Sakai Takayuki Santoku knife with VG-10 stainless steel blade
  • Choil shot displaying thin grind and exposed VG-10 core steel
  • Close-up of Santoku blade highlighting nashiji pear-skin finish for improved food release
  • Hybrid ebony handle grip profile showing ergonomic shape and balance
  • Sakai Takayuki Santoku knife handcrafted in Sakai City, Japan
  • Full profile of Sakai Takayuki Santoku knife with VG-10 stainless steel blade
  • Choil shot displaying thin grind and exposed VG-10 core steel
  • Close-up of Santoku blade highlighting nashiji pear-skin finish for improved food release
  • Hybrid ebony handle grip profile showing ergonomic shape and balance
  • Sakai Takayuki Santoku knife handcrafted in Sakai City, Japan
Sakai Takayuki VG-10 Nashiji Santoku 170mm // Japanese All-Purpose Knife

Sakai Takayuki VG-10 Nashiji Santoku 170mm // Japanese All-Purpose Knife

$155.00 USD
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The Santoku, meaning “three virtues,” is Japan’s go-to all-purpose kitchen knife, designed to excel at cutting meat, vegetables, and fish. With its compact 170mm blade and generous height, the Santoku delivers excellent control, clean cuts, and efficient food transfer, making it ideal for everyday prep.

This Sakai Takayuki Santoku is crafted using San Mai construction, pairing a VG-10 stainless steel core with stainless nashiji cladding. VG-10 is prized for its sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and strong corrosion resistance—perfect for both home cooks and professionals.

The blade features a traditional nashiji (pear-skin) finish, which improves food release while highlighting the polished VG-10 core steel. A hybrid octagonal ebony handle provides a secure, comfortable grip, transitioning from crisp control near the blade to a rounded feel at the base.

Handcrafted in Sakai City, Osaka, this Santoku reflects generations of Japanese knife-making expertise in a refined, versatile design.

-DESCRIPTION-

  • Shape - Santoku

  • Blade length - 170mm

  • Blade Height - 47.5mm

  • Blade Thickness - 2mm

  • Weight - 150.4g

  • Blade Construction - San Mai

  • Cladding - Stainless Nashiji

  • Steel Type - VG-10

  • Rockwell Hardness - 61 HRC

  • Handle - Hybrid Octagonal Ebony

  • Made in - Sakai City, Osaka, Japan

  • Brand - Sakai Takayuki 

VG-10 is a high-quality stainless steel widely used in Japanese kitchen knives, known for its excellent edge retention, sharpness, and corrosion resistance. Its typical composition is:

  • Carbon: 0.95–1.05% (provides hardness and edge retention)

  • Chromium: 14.0–15.0% (enhances corrosion resistance and wear resistance)

  • Molybdenum: 0.9–1.2% (improves toughness and wear resistance)

  • Vanadium: 0.10–0.20% (increases wear resistance and edge stability)

  • Manganese: 0.40–0.50% (improves hardenability)

  • Silicon: 0.30% (increases strength and hardness)

  • Nickel: 0.20% (enhances toughness)

    This combination gives VG-10 its ability to hold a sharp edge for a long time while being resistant to rust and corrosion, making it a popular choice for high-performance kitchen knives.

Product Highlights

  • Versatile All-Purpose Knife: Perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, vegetables, and fish.

  • San Mai Construction: High-performance VG-10 core with stainless nashiji cladding for strength and durability.

  • Nashiji (Pear Skin) Finish: Reduces food sticking and enhances smooth, clean cuts.

  • Hybrid Octagonal Ebony Handle: Ergonomic design with octagonal grip for comfort and control.

  • Precise and Balanced: Broad, short blade allows efficient, accurate cutting techniques.

  • High Edge Retention: VG-10 stainless steel maintains sharpness longer and resists corrosion.

  • Compact & Efficient: Ideal for professional kitchens or home chefs needing versatile, precise tools.

  • Elegant Japanese Craftsmanship: Made in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, for authentic performance.