{"title":"Takayuki","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-hammered-damascus-33-layer-vg-10-japanese-gyuto-chef-kn","title":"Sakai Takayuki Hammered Damascus 33 Layer Vg-10 Japanese Gyuto Chef Kn","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged Japanese Gyuto Engineered for Precision Slicing, Chopping, and Professional Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki 7.1-Inch Gyuto Chef Knife is designed for versatile preparation across meat, fish, vegetables, herbs, and other everyday kitchen ingredients. Its forged construction, plain cutting edge, and compact 180-millimeter blade provide the control required for detailed prep while retaining the reach and cutting surface expected from a professional Japanese chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammered Damascus-style blade presentation adds a distinctive professional finish, while the VG-10 specification identified in the product line is intended to support precise, controlled cutting across demanding culinary applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Engineering Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCommercial Product Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd 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work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled 7.1-Inch Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact blade length offers increased maneuverability for chefs who prefer a lighter, more agile alternative to longer 8-inch or 10-inch chef knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Working Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e At approximately 244.94 grams, the knife provides a substantial working feel without becoming excessively heavy during repeated preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Kitchen Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese Gyuto is suitable for restaurant preparation stations, culinary schools, catering kitchens, sushi and seafood environments, and serious home kitchens. 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Its forged VG-10 stainless steel blade combines dependable edge retention with stain resistance, while the 33-layer Damascus construction and hammered finish provide a distinctive professional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a versatile 240mm blade, this Japanese gyuto offers the reach required for high-volume preparation while maintaining the balance and control needed for accurate cuts. The plain-edge profile supports smooth, uninterrupted slicing across a wide variety of ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Engineering Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCommercial Field-Tested Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Series Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e07396 Hammered Damascus 33-Layer Gyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd 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Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e1 Gyuto Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Operational Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 Cutting Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed with VG-10 stain-resistant steel to provide a sharp, dependable cutting edge suited to repetitive professional food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33-Layer Damascus Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered blade construction enhances structural durability while creating the flowing Damascus pattern associated with premium Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammered Blade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The textured hammered surface gives the knife a distinctive handcrafted 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