Sakai Takayuki 17-Layer Hammered Damascus Gyuto | VG10 Stainless 210mm (8.2") / 240 mm (9.4") Toishi / Whetstone we highly recommend upgrading to

we highly recommend upgrading to a Knife Protector Edge Guard or a Magnolia Wood Saya

Is VG-10 steel easy to maintain

more nimble kitchen knife

An unmatched combination of grace and power

Blade Material: Kurouchi Finish Aoniko (Blue Steel #2) Carbon Steel clad in Iron

Sakai Takayuki 17-Layer Hammered Damascus Gyuto | VG10 Stainless 210mm (8.2") / 240 mm (9.4") Toishi / Whetstone we highly recommend upgrading toSakai Takayuki 17 Layer Damascus Gyuto: The Essential Professional Workhorse The Sakai Takayuki 17 Layer Gyuto is engineered for the chef who values performance and durability above all else. Crafted by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, Japan, this series provides a high performance VG10 edge wrapped in a stain resistant, hand hammered Damascus cladding. As a true Western style Japanese chef's knife, it features a familiar Mahogany handle and a weighted balance