Chef's Knife, 27 cm, Takefu, VG-10, 61 Layers, Desert Ironwood Handle

Handcrafted chef's knife in damascus steel with long-lasting sharpness

This 27 cm chef's knife (Gyuto) is forged by Japanese master craftsman Takeshi Saji with a VG10 core surrounded by 61 layers of black damascus steel. With a hardness of 60–61 HRC and a handcrafted handle in Desert Ironwood, you get a knife that combines extreme sharpness with outstanding durability.

Ideal for professional kitchens and food enthusiasts seeking precision in everything from finely chopping vegetables to breaking down meat and fish.

Japanese precision tool for your kitchen

The double-bevelled blade allows you to work with millimetre precision whether you are right- or left-handed. The distinctive damascus pattern with 61 layers of steel creates not only a visual masterpiece but also contributes to the blade's structural strength and resilience. The VG10 steel core ensures the knife retains its edge through many hours of intensive work, meaning fewer interruptions for sharpening and more time to focus on cooking.

Comfort and control in every movement

The Desert Ironwood handle – known as the world's hardest wood – offers both durability and comfort. Despite the material's hardness, it feels silky smooth in the hand, and the slender shape ensures a secure grip even during extended use. The stainless steel bolster creates perfect balance and gives you full control over the knife, even when working with demanding ingredients that would challenge ordinary kitchen knives.

Created by a recognised master

Takeshi Saji, appointed Traditional Master Craftsman by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1992, has poured his soul into this knife. His workshop in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, continues a tradition of Japanese knife-making spanning more than 700 years, where only the most skilled smiths are permitted to take part. This chef's knife is the result of generations of experience combined with modern materials and techniques.

With this chef's knife you receive:

• A handcrafted knife with a VG10 steel core and 61 layers of damascus steel, ensuring superior cutting performance and durability
• A handle in the world's hardest wood, Desert Ironwood, providing perfect balance and comfort
• A piece of Japanese cultural heritage from master craftsman Takeshi Saji, uniting tradition with modern precision

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Frequently asked questions

How should I best care for my damascus knife?
Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly after use. Applying a thin layer of food-grade white mineral oil to the blade provides extra protection. Avoid the dishwasher, as it can damage both the blade and the handle.

How often does the knife need sharpening?
Thanks to the VG10 steel's hardness of 60–61 HRC, the knife retains its edge for a long time under normal use. When you feel resistance while cutting, you can have it professionally sharpened at H.W. Larsen, who have more than 85 years of experience in knife sharpening.

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