{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-vg10-33-layer-damascus-santoku-170mm-aka","title":"Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm Aka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm Aka is a double-bevel stainless steel knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an easy-to-maintain general-purpose blade. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this 170mm santoku features a VG10 core clad in 33-layer stainless Damascus with a tsuchime surface finish. The sanmai construction pairs the corrosion-resistant VG10 steel with a durable outer layer, creating a blade oriented towards non-professional users who require consistent performance without demanding care routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis santoku measures 173mm in edge length, 48mm in heel height, and weighs 150g, with spine thickness measuring 1.9mm at the heel, 1.8mm at mid, and 1.2mm at the tip. The profile is on the thicker side and suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in home kitchens. VG10 steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers good edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. The octagonal WA handle provides a traditional grip, and the stainless cladding ensures the blade resists staining during daily use. This combination of specifications makes the knife suitable for household environments where ease of maintenance and reliable cutting performance are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46942541316317,"sku":"ST-VGDM33-SA180-WAAKA","price":241000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SakaiTakayukiVG1033LayerDamascusSantoku170mmAkaa_876b53d2-e69f-4971-a6cd-3c33c0df935b.jpg?v=1762239639","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/sakai-takayuki-vg10-33-layer-damascus-santoku-170mm-aka","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}