Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Western Handle Petty 120mm (07389)

Features of the 33 layers series

33 layers of hammered and matte finish damascus steel with a comfortable classic western handle, made of red Spanish mahogany, gives this series a clear identity of its own. One of the most comfortable handles in our collection. Large enough for our western hands and ideal in weight. The blade has been adjusted at the choil, close to the bolster, so the knife can be held closer to the balance point during cutting. This makes the knife extremely comfortable and a pleasure to use. The large classic western handle transmits a lot of information during use.

The blade is made out of 32 layers softer stainless steel (16 | 16) on the outside and has a core of VG10 steel. The blade is nicely thinned on the cutting edge, making it a joy to use. In practice, this also turns out to maintain easily with a whetstone or fine ceramic steel. The outer layer is hammered (Tsuchime) and ensures less contact with the product during cutting. I always add: "the potato will not fall off, but it certainly gives less friction."

Many chefs are very enthousiastic about this series:a high end performing knife for a affordable price.

VG10 – Takefu – Steel

Very Gold 10, better known as VG10, is one of the most common steel types on today’s knife market. The steel is produced by Takefu Special Steel in Echizen, Japan. VG10 is popular with both knifemakers and users thanks to its well-balanced combination of performance and ease of use.

It is a stainless steel with a high carbon content, alloyed with elements such as chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and cobalt. Chromium provides corrosion resistance, while vanadium contributes to wear resistance during intensive use.

Although VG10 is widely used, there are clear differences in quality and performance. During the production process, various techniques can be applied to make the steel harder and refine its structure. Factors such as additional ingredients, the hardening process, and heat treatment all play an important role. In addition, the knowledge and skill of the knifemaker during the grinding process are crucial for the knife’s final sharpness and cutting performance.

At Slijperij Rangelrooij, we are big fans of VG10 steel. It can be brought to a very high level of sharpness and retains that sharpness for a long time. Despite the wide availability of VG10, we always pay close attention to blade geometry as well. Both aspects are extremely important and can strongly enhance each other—something our makers clearly distinguish themselves with compared to others.

Product specification:

Petty

• 120 mm

• 33 Layers Hammered

• VG-10

• Western handle of Spanish Mahogany

• for left and right handed use