For over 600 years knives have been made in the Sakai region of Japan. The Sakai Takayuki(Aoki Hamono) Company was created in 1947 on this foundation. They create high quality, innovative chef knives.

-Sakai Takayuki 17 cm. Wa-Santoku

-Stainless Blade 33 Layers Damascus Steel/VG10

-Zelkova Wood Handle With Mahogany Bolster

-Handle Is Octagon Shaped

-Blade is 50/50 HRC 60-61