Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Santoku 180mm Barbeque thanks to the modern metallurgy

thanks to the modern metallurgy technology

the very first thing that caught my sight was the huge number of knife profile templates

The Sakai Takayuki Tokujou Edo Saki 180mm is a single bevel knife featuring Hitachi White 2 carbon steel

Overall length: 314 mm

The single bevel geometry includes a concave ura on the reverse side and is configured specifically for right-handed use

Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Santoku 180mm Barbeque thanks to the modern metallurgyThe 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