This 33-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade; and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness, and being stain resistant – the VG10 steel. 
What's Sakai Takayuki?
Behind the Sakai Takayuki knives come a 600-year of knife making history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in Japan. Since then, the excellent workmanship and technology that create these knives remain unchanged. This is also the reason why most people trust Japanese knives.
Specifications Knife Type: Sujihiki Sushi Sashimi Slicer Knife 
 Steel Type: VG10 (Stain-Resistant Steel) 
 Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
 Blade Length: 240mm 
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm 
Blade Height: 37mm 
Handle Length: 121mm 
Weight: 177g  
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
 - Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
 - Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
 It usually takes 2 –4 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available.