Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Kiritsuke (K-tip) Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish WHETSTONE The layered Damascus steel is

The layered Damascus steel is hand hammered to strengthen the blade

though this hardness makes sharpening relatively difficult and requires careful technique to avoid chipping

Due to the directional nature of this traditional WA handle

This Sakai Takayuki 190mm K-tip Gyuto features a VG10 stainless steel core with 33-layer hammered Damascus cladding

9mm at the heel

Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Kiritsuke (K-tip) Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish WHETSTONE The layered Damascus steel isThis Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring stainless steel performance with traditional geometry. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features a mirror polish finish and nimai stainless clad construction using VG10 steel. The K tip profile provides a flatter edge and defined point suitable for precise raw fish slicing and fine vegetable work,