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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa V10 180mm Santoku VG10 Damascus Oak Handle with Saya

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Hand forged by Nakagawa Hamono for Sakai Kikumori. This stainless matte-finished damascus line represent the best version of VG10 available. While not the thinnest at the spine of our stock, behind the edge they are impressively thin due to an expertly convex hamaguri grind and will prove so in smooth, effortless cutting feel.

Nakagawa-san's knives are characterized by excellent heat control during forging and a very thorough heat treatment. This creates knives that have superb edge formation and edge retention, with good toughness. Nakagawa-san's reputation is well earned as one of a few blacksmiths in Sakai to forge Ginsanko, VG10, and STRIX stainless steels. Likewise, his carbon steels are easy to sharpen across most steel types.

Everyday Prep

Good for veggies and boneless protein

Avoid Bones & Dense Foods

If you can't bite it, don't cut it.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Santoku

Santoku means "three virtues," referring to its versatility with meat, fish, and vegetables. It has a shorter, wider blade than a gyuto with a flat edge and slight curve that excels at chopping and low mincing. Ideal for home cooks due to it's smaller size range for general prep across a range of ingredients.

Listed Length: 180mm
Total Length: 316mm
Edge Length: 168mm
Heel Height: 47mm
Spine Thickness: 3mm
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type: VG10
Steel Hardness (HRC): 61-62
Maintenance: Less Attention
Handle Type: Japanese (wa)
Handle Material: Oak

  • This is a stainless steel knife made from thin, hard steel.
  • Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or use the dishwasher. Regular neglect can lead to oxidation.
  • Avoid twisting, scraping, or use on dense or hard foods and surfaces to avoid early dulling and edge damage. If you wouldn't bite into it, don't cut it with this knife.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards only. Do not use bamboo, cheap plastics or metal cutting boards.

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Fine - Japanese Double Bevel

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VG10

Carbon (C): 0.95–1.05% | Chromium (Cr): 14.5–15.5% | Molybdenum (Mo): 0.9–1.2% | Vanadium (V): 0.1–0.3% | Cobalt (Co): 1.3–1.5%

VG‑10 is a cobalt‑bearing stainless famed for combining hardness (~60–62 HRC), corrosion resistance, and fine sharpening response. It takes a very refined edge and holds it well; micro‑chipping can occur on thin edges but is manageable with sound geometry.

About Sakai Kikumori

Sakai, Osaka, Japan

Sakai Kikumori is a distinguished Japanese knife brand established in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono Co., Ltd., located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture—a region renowned for its 600-year-old blade-making tradition. Rather than manufacturing knives in-house, Sakai Kikumori collaborates with some of Sakai’s most skilled blacksmiths and sharpeners to produce high-quality kitchen knives. This collaborative approach ensures a diverse and refined selection of knives that honor Sakai’s legacy of craftsmanship.

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