Takayuki VG-10 Hammered Damascus Wa Gyuto 240mm

This gyuto 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.

For many home cooks, the 240mm gyuto is the number one choice, the most valuable tool in their kitchen - the knife reached for time after time, task after task. At this blade length these knives tackle just about any cutting or chopping job a kitchen demands. The double bevel grind makes it equally useful to right- and left-handed cooks. This is a great-looking knife that is a breeze to maintain, performs like a champ, and comes at a really affordable price.

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: Hammered Damascus Stainless
• Edge Steel: VG-10
• Edge Grind: Even
• Handle: Octagonal Maple
• Ferrule: Red Pakka Wood
• Weight: 5.8 oz (164 g)
• Blade Length: 239mm
• Total Length: 388mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
• Blade Height: 50mm