Sakai Takayuki VG10 Santoku 180mm (7.1") 33 Layer Hammered Damascus Splash and Go Japan produces 1800 tons of

Japan produces 1800 tons of Binchotan annually

I was able to meet Doi-san in July 2014 at Aoki Hamono's factory in Sakai city

The blade utilises san-mai stainless clad construction with a Kurouchi Tsuchime surface finish

the actual abrasive sheets are easily replaced

The blade is on the thicker side within its category

Sakai Takayuki VG10 Santoku 180mm (7.1") 33 Layer Hammered Damascus Splash and Go Japan produces 1800 tons ofOne of the best selling family oriented line. The Damascus VG10 series combines the utility provided by the stainless VG10 core steel and the great artistics of damascus pattern soft steel. The VG10 steel is one of the best steels for kitchen knives due to its superior edge retention, sharpness and stain resistance. The layered Damascus steel is hand hammered to strengthen the blade, each knife is hand sharpened and fitted with a stylish redwood