Tojiro "Sakuya" VG10 Black Damascus 165mm Nakiri

The Tojiro "Sakuya" Nakiri is an exquisite Japanese vegetable knife, expertly designed with a flat, rectangular blade profile perfect for precision chopping, slicing, and push-cutting produce. Consistent with the luxurious Sakuya collection, it boasts a high-performance VG10 stainless steel core, prized for its remarkable sharpness, durability, and resistance to rust. This formidable edge is clad in 63 layers of Damascus steel that has undergone a specialized black oxide treatment, yielding a captivating, jet-black finish that evokes the dark night sky. Paired with a traditional octagonal ebony wood handle, it ensures a secure, comfortable, and moisture-resistant grip during repetitive chopping tasks. Perfectly balanced to let the blade do the work, this Nakiri beautifully harmonizes traditional Japanese aesthetics with cutting-edge metallurgy.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Seki, Japan
• Brand: Tojiro
• Series: TOJIRO SAKUYA
• Model No.: FD-1378
• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Blade
  • Construction: 63-layer stainless Damascus
  • Grind: Double-edged Blade
  • Hagane (Core Steel): VG10
  • Jigane (Cladding): Stainless steel
• Blade Finish: 
  • Damascus
  • Black Oxide
• Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
• Overall Length: 310mm
• Weight: 175g
• Handle
  • Shape: Octagonal
  • Material: Ebony

About Tojiro

Tojiro is one of the best-known knife manufacturers from Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan, combining modern production methods with traditional Japanese knife-making sensibilities. Their knives are known for strong value, consistent quality, and approachable stainless steel performance.

Care:

Wash and dry with a soft sponge, then store safely after use. Avoid bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits, glass boards, metal surfaces, and other hard cutting surfaces. When sharpening, note that the black blade finish may wear where the stones contact the blade.