Genbu refers to the sword-tip profile found on this 300mm sujihiki, a distinctive variation on the standard slicing knife format. The blade is made from the ever-popular VG-10 stainless steel, sometimes called V-Gold 10, arguably the most commonly used stainless alloy in the Japanese kitchen knife industry. Its exceptional stain resistance and ability to take a very sharp edge are the primary reasons for that popularity, and while some VG-10 knives can prove harder to sharpen than other steels, Takayuki smiths have developed a special tempering technique that results in a hardness of 60 HRC while keeping the blade genuinely easier to sharpen.
This sujihiki carries a 45-layer hammered Damascus stainless cladding, giving the blade a visually rich pattern that distinguishes it from the simpler finishes elsewhere in the line. The burnt oak octagonal handle adds a darker, more rustic character than the maple handles found on shorter knives in this series. This is a knife that is a breeze to maintain, performs admirably at the long single-stroke cuts a sujihiki is built for, and comes at a genuinely affordable price for its size and craftsmanship.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
This sujihiki carries a 45-layer hammered Damascus stainless cladding, giving the blade a visually rich pattern that distinguishes it from the simpler finishes elsewhere in the line. The burnt oak octagonal handle adds a darker, more rustic character than the maple handles found on shorter knives in this series. This is a knife that is a breeze to maintain, performs admirably at the long single-stroke cuts a sujihiki is built for, and comes at a genuinely affordable price for its size and craftsmanship.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
- Brand: Takayuki
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
- Cladding: 45-Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless
- Edge Steel: VG-10
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Octagonal Burnt Oak
- Knife Type: Sujihiki (Genbu, Sword Tip)
- Weight: 6.1 oz (174 g)
- Blade Length: 271mm
- Total Length: 453mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 39mm
