{"product_id":"xn-sakai-takayuki-kengata-190mm-vg10-damascus-red-wine-abs-handle-e624b","title":"Sakai Takayuki Kengata 190mm – VG10 Damascus, Red Wine ABS Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto 190mm – VG10 Damascus | Red Wine Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold blade profile with refined Japanese cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto 190mm combines the versatility of a traditional chef's knife with the precision of a kiritsuke-inspired tip. Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, it features a VG10 stainless steel core, elegant 33-layer Damascus cladding, and a distinctive red wine lacquered handle that makes it stand out both on the board and in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for cooks who appreciate precision, balance, and craftsmanship, it's a knife that performs as beautifully as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForged in Sakai – Over 600 Years of Knife Making\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than six centuries, Sakai has been one of Japan's most respected knife-making centres. Professional chefs around the world trust Sakai blades for their exceptional sharpness, refined geometry, and outstanding cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki continues this tradition by combining generations of craftsmanship with modern materials and meticulous hand finishing, producing knives used in professional kitchens across more than 100 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks looking to upgrade to premium Japanese knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers wanting greater tip precision than a standard Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers looking for a distinctive, gift-ready knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who appreciates Japanese craftsmanship and modern design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKengata Gyuto Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKengata\u003c\/strong\u003e profile combines the versatility of a Gyuto with the pointed, angular tip inspired by a traditional Kiritsuke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater precision for detailed work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent control when slicing proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient push-cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatility for vegetables, meat, and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers the practicality of a chef's knife with the added accuracy of a finer tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVG10 Core Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eVG10 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG10 is one of Japan's most trusted stainless steels, offering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy everyday maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for cooks who want premium performance without the maintenance of carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e33-Layer Damascus Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 core is protected by \u003cstrong\u003e33 layers of Damascus stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the flowing layered pattern unique to every blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the hardened cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves blade durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances structural stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives each knife its own distinctive 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