Sakai Takayuki "Zangetsu" Ginsan (Silver #3) Tenryu (Dragon) Engraved Damascus 300mm Sakimaru Takohiki with Ebony Triple-Ginmaki Handle

The Sakai Takayuki "Zangetsu" Ginsan (Silver #3) Tenryu Engraved Damascus 300mm Sakimaru Takohiki is a stunning fusion of tradition and performance. Crafted from Ginsan (Silver #3) steel, it offers excellent sharpness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. The blade features an intricate Tenryu (Dragon) engraving on a beautifully layered Damascus pattern. Paired with an elegant ebony handle adorned with triple-ginmaki rings, this knife embodies precision and artistry, making it a prized tool for sushi and sashimi preparation.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Sakai, Japan
• Brand: Sakai Takayuki
• Craftsman: Mr. Suogo Yamatsuka
• Sharpener: Mr. Hirotsugu Tosa
• Engraver: Ms. Michiko Kubota
• Knife Type: Sakimaru Takohiki
• Blade
• Construction: Awase (Kasumi)
• Grind: Single Bevel (Right-handed)
• Hagane (Core Steel): Ginsan (Silver #3)
• Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
  
• Hardness: 59-61 HRC
• Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes:
• Damascus
  
• Kasumi Polish
• Blade Length: 300mm (11.8")
• Blade Height (at heel): 33mm
• Spine Thickness
• Above heel: 3.7mm
• Middle: 3.4mm
• Handle
• Premium Custom Handle
• Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
• Material: Ebony
• Kuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn
• Ginmaki: Nickel Copper (x3)
• Length: 145mm
• Overall Length: 452mm
• Weight: 258g (9.10oz)
• Engraved Mark (Front): Special Tenryu(Dragon) Pattern ; In Japanese Kanji "Sakai Takayuki " (堺孝行)
  
• Engraved Mark (Back): In Japanese Kanji "Made with Silver #3" (銀三 為)
• Includes Custom fitted Kuroishime Saya made by Sakai Takayuki

About Sakai Takayuki 堺 孝行

Sakai Takayuki is Sakai's top knife maker and artisan workshop. Japan's Sakai region has a knife making history of 600 years. Among these knife makers, Sakai Takayuki is a representative of Sakai's long history of making blades. The quality of the finish and details of the forging technique are handed down over generations of fine craftsmen. Today Sakai Takayuki is sold to over 100 countries around the world. Their uncompromising knife making passion has attracted passionate customers beyond the border of Japan.

Care:

Ginsan (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.