--- product_id: 492745431 title: "Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch" brand: "kitchenavi" price: "VT96946" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/492745431-sakai-takayuki-the-knife-brand-favored-by-japanese-chefs-senkoku store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Damascus steel Paulownia box 8.2" blade Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch **Brand:** kitchenavi **Price:** VT96946 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Like a Pro with Style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch by kitchenavi - **How much does it cost?** VT96946 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/492745431-sakai-takayuki-the-knife-brand-favored-by-japanese-chefs-senkoku) ## Best For - kitchenavi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kitchenavi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Design:** Perfectly sized for all your kitchen tasks, from slicing to dicing. - • **Professional Quality:** Trusted by over 90% of Japanese chefs for its superior performance. - • **Artisan Craftsmanship:** Experience the beauty of a lacquered handle, crafted by skilled artisans. - • **Unforgettable Unboxing:** Gift-ready packaging that impresses from the moment it’s opened. - • **Elevate Your Culinary Skills:** Join the ranks of top chefs with this premium knife. ## Overview The Sakai Takayuki Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife is an 8-inch culinary masterpiece, crafted from premium stainless steel Damascus V gold No. 10. This knife is not only a tool but a statement piece, featuring a beautifully lacquered handle made by expert artisans and packaged in an elegant paulownia wooden box, making it the perfect gift for any cooking enthusiast. ## Description Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch ## Features - ✅[Custom-Made Knife by Sakai Takayuki] In collaboration with KitcheNavi and Sakai Takayuki Knife, this stylish custom-made black-themed knife is a knife variation of the Sakai Takayuki brand, the most famous manufacturer of Sakai forged knives. Recommended for anyone who is looking for a better knife with a better cutting experience. - ✅[Premium Quality Loved by Professionals] Sakai forged knives are satisfactorily used by more than 90% of professional chefs in Japan. This knife is among the top-quality Sakai forged knives which takes your cooking game to the next level. As it comes in the most versatile size, this knife is perfect as a basic kitchen tool. (* Based on December 2022 sales data of the manufacturer) - ✅[Lacquered Handle Proudly Crafted by Lacquer Artisans] The lacquered handle is carefully crafted by lacquer artisans with their excellent technique of applying multiple lacquer layers for over a month. The name “Senkoku” is taken from the unique jet-black luster created by the special lacquer which was applied. - ✅[Fantastic Aesthetics] Using a special technique, we created a sharp diagonal design at its handle butt to improve the beauty of the lacquered handle. The blade surface is perfectly polished to make the hammered and Damascus patterns shine brighter as well as to create a beautiful contrast with the black of the lacquered handle. - ✅[Paulownia-Wooden Gift Box] This knife comes in a beautiful package to allow a memorable unboxing experience. A paulownia box crafted by skilled craftsman, Japanese washi paper with gold and silver accents and Japanese custom-made “Awaji-knot” mizuhiki – we paid our utmost attentions to details to complete this special package. This Awaji-knot mizuhiki is suitable for any gift-giving occasions. - ✅ [Size / Specification] Blade length: 8.2 inch (210 mm), Over-all length:14.5 inch (370mm), Blade width: 1.9 inches (46 mm), Blade thickness: 0.08 inches (2 mm), Weight: 5.4 oz (153 g), Blade material: stainless steel Damascus V gold No. 10 steel, double-edged⚠️Do not put this knife in the dishwasher. It may cause the handle to fall off. ## Images ![Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619EfwGKqsL.jpg) ![Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uRwUWlXYL.jpg) ![Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NLdj5v1BL.jpg) ![Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FK8e8BU1L.jpg) ![Sakai Takayuki 【The knife brand favored by Japanese chefs】 Senkoku Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Japanese Knife 8 inch - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JE7IoHwHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Out of Stock Elsewhere! *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024* I manage a production kitchen, and a good knife is most inportant! This one is one of the best! If not the best!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This knife is very nice! *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024* It cuts tomatoes so thin you can see through them. It has a feeling where it seems to grab and slice at the same time. VERY NICE ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great knife, bad value *by C***H on Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024* This knife is okay. I'm not a chef, so I don't feel the most equipped to distinguish proper knives apart. I know that it was clean and sharp. 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