Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Santoku 180mmThe GINGA (Galaxy) line from Sakai Takayuki has a stunning mirror finished 69 layer damascus finish cladding, with latest alloy core ZA 18, developed by Aichi Steel Co. With 1. 2% Carbon, 18% Chromium and additional 1. 8% Cobalt, ZA 18 with typical HRC 61 63 can reach high sharpness, excellent edge retention and extra strong to bending and breaking. Measurement 180mm Weight 145 g Total Length 340 mm Tip to Heel Length 186 mm Blade Height at Heel 46. 6

137 g  Total Length

the Naniwa Chosera stones require more care than your average stone

the Fujirota is focused on the traditional Japanese single bevels

This double bevel knife features a VG10 core with stainless Damascus cladding and a Migaki surface finish

The Yukihira pot is a fundamental Japanese cooking appliance

HAP-40 gyuto with stainless ladderback damascus cladding

and Toru Tamura is their primary blacksmith

Weighing 222g

“No snapping

In Japanese cuisine

We do recommend keeping a spray bottle handy to keep the stones wet while sharpening

Kurosaki adapted the newly developed Takefu VG XEOS steel in his Gekko line