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Sakai Takayuki  |  SKU: SATA_ZADA_SU240

Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm

$349.95

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Availability

  • St Peters, NSW —
    2 Bishop St, Unit 2, St Peters NSW 2044
    +61 2 8234 8818
  • Crows Nest, NSW —
    107 West St, Shop 1, Crows Nest NSW 2065
    +61 2 8234 8848
    Pickup only
  • Prahran, VIC —
    180 Commercial Road, Shop 1, Prahran VIC 3181
    +61 3 8199 9948
    Pickup only
Detailed Specifications
Line Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus
Profile Sujihiki / Slicing knife
Steel ZA-18 | Stainless
Blade Construction Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad
Hardness (HRC) 60 - 62
Surface Finish Mirror Polish
Handle
Region Sakai
Best for
  • Household
  • Gift buyers
  • Enthusiasts
  • Free shipping for knives over AU$200 Australia wide.
  • World-wide shipping via DHL Express, 3 to 5 days.


Ginga (銀河, Galaxy) is the best looking stainless line from Sakai Takayuki. Each blade is clad in a mirror finished 69 layer damascus pattern over a ZA-18 core, a cobalt enriched stainless alloy developed by Aichi Steel. The layering catches the light across the whole flat, and out of the box the finish is genuinely striking.

ZA-18 is one of the newest stainless alloys, a high alloy stainless, with high carbon and chromium content and cobalt added for strength. Held at HRC 61-63 it reaches high sharpness and excellent edge retention, though like most stainless steels in this hardness band it asks for a bit of patience on the stones.

One honest note: a mirror finish shows water spots and fine scratches, so it takes a little care to keep it looking new. The line covers santoku, gyuto, nakiri, petty and sujihiki, all on an octagonal wenge wa handle with a horn ferrule. A lovely gift knife for someone who wants the damascus look with real performance underneath.

Pros Cons
  • Excellent performance
  • Great artistic
  • Ideal for the household
  • Mirror polish can be hard to maintain
  • Relatively hard to sharpen
Care Instruction
  1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
  2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
  3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
  4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
  5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
  6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Sakai Takayuki

Aoki Hamono, the owner of Takayuki brand, is the largest maker of Sakai.

Sakai is the largest knife making region of professional single bevel knives, with over 600 years of knife making history. Sakai Takayuki stands out as the largest brand in the region. These knives are built for precision slicing and a keen edge, and cater to professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts. At the heart of Sakai Takayuki's operations is the Sanbo Factory, a dedicated hand forge knife plant. Contrary to the notion of it being a place of innovation, the Sanbo Factory is focused on the traditional art of knife-making, where skilled artisans employ time-honored techniques to create knives that are both functional and beautiful.

The brand also collaborates with Sakai craftsmen like Itsuo Doi, who works exclusively for Sakai Takayuki.

“The undisputed leader of Sakai makers. ”

Est. 1947 | 昭和22年
Known for Classic Sakai knives, unique engraving.
Website aoki-hamono.co.jp Instagram @sakaitakayuki_knife_gallery Read more about Sakai Takayuki

Sakai Takayuki · Sakai

Knife details

Sujihiki — knife profile
Profile

Sujihiki

筋引

Slicing knife · Double bevel

Long, narrow double-bevel slicer for drawn cuts through meat and fish; sticks less.

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60–62
HRC Hardness
Composition not published
Steel

ZA-18

ZA-18ステンレス鋼

Stainless · Aichi

Aichi stainless, 60–62 HRC. Longer edge and tougher than VG10; resists rust.

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CladdingCoreClad line
Construction

Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad

三枚ダマスカス

3 layers · damascus clad

Hard core between stainless damascus layers, bare at the edge. Thinning wears the pattern.

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Mirror Polish — blade surface finish
Finish

Mirror Polish

Mirror polish

Polished to a true mirror that shows hamon or damascus clearly. Every scratch shows.

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St Peters HQSt Peters, Sydney
St Peters, Sydney

St Peters

HQ
Unit 2, 2 Bishop St
St Peters, NSW 2044
(02) 8234 8818 email us
Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm Closed weekends

Enter via Bishop St. Limited parking — please find nearby street parking.

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Crows Nest Open WeekendsCrows Nest, Sydney
Crows Nest, Sydney

Crows Nest

Open Weekends
107 West St
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
(02) 8234 8848
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Wed

Right next to Ryo's Noodles.

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Canberra KakumeiBraddon, Canberra
Braddon, Canberra

Canberra

Kakumei
Unit 3, 32 Lonsdale St
Braddon, ACT 2612
(02) 8234 8808
Wed–Thu 10:30am–4:30pm Fri–Sat 10:30am–6pm Sun 10:30am–4:30pm Closed Mon & Tue
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Prahran NewPrahran, Melbourne
Prahran, Melbourne

Prahran

New
Shop 1, 180 Commercial Rd
Prahran, VIC 3181
(03) 8199 9948
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Tue & Wed

Just opposite the Prahran Market!

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