Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer VG10 Kengata Yanagiba Knife 270mm Tsuchime Damascus Sakai Kikumori Niigata — a region known

Niigata — a region known for practical

baste — all with one tool

with patterns that reflect the skill and creativity of the maker

chopping and fine detail work

Hado Ko Bunka – 135mm

Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer VG10 Kengata Yanagiba Knife 270mm Tsuchime Damascus Sakai Kikumori Niigata — a region knownSakai Takayuki 33 Layer Tsuchime Damascus Kengata Yanagiba 270mm Kengata YanagibaA striking, sword shaped take on the traditional yanagiba, the kengata features an angular tip that adds precision and control for detailed work. Long, shallow bladed for smooth, uninterrupted slicing of boneless meat and fish. Tsuchime Hammered FinishTsuchime means hammered in Japanese. The stamped tsuchime finish recreates the textured, dimpled surface of hand hammered