Sakai Takayuki VG10 Nashiji Nakiri collection-hatsukokoro-hikari-sld Type D: Fin whale (tail

Type D: Fin whale (tail pointing down)

Its long AUS8 blade provides effortless slicing across big cuts of meat and veg

Santoku translates to "3 uses" (slicing

The knife shown in the photographs and measurements are the one that is available to purchase

The Ryuhyo mirror damascus santoku is a little taller than most and with it's laser profile and features an exceptionally thin tip it's a superbly finished all-rounder capable of general prep tasks as well as intricate work on smaller ingredients

Sakai Takayuki VG10 Nashiji Nakiri collection-hatsukokoro-hikari-sld Type D: Fin whale (tailThe Sakai Takayuki VG10 Nashiji Nakiri pairs a thin, straight edged blade with a squared tip for clean vegetable chopping and dicing, without twisting the knife. It shares the range's VG10 core and san mai construction for strong edge retention, finished with the signature nashiji texture and ebony handle.