{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-vg10-33-layer-damascus-santoku-170mm-teak","title":"Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sakai Takayuki 170mm Santoku features a VG10 stainless steel core with 33-layer Damascus cladding and suits first-timers or students seeking a general-purpose Japanese knife. The double-bevel Santoku profile measures 173mm in edge length with a 48mm heel height, facilitating slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks. Weighing 150g, this blade is constructed from sanmai stainless Damascus clad steel with a tsuchime surface finish and spine thickness measuring 1.9mm at the heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 stainless steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers stain resistance alongside edge retention. This steel composition includes 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, and vanadium for wear resistance and ease of sharpening. The octagonal WA handle pairs with the thicker blade construction to provide a specific balance suited to household use. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, Japan, this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach involving specialised blacksmiths, sharpeners, and handle makers working within the Sakai Takayuki collective to deliver consistent fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262831538397,"sku":"ST-VGDM33-SA180-WA","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7794.jpg?v=1785130692","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/sakai-takayuki-vg10-33-layer-damascus-santoku-170mm-teak","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}