Sakai Takayuki GINGA 69-layer ZA-18 Damascus Sujihiki (Slicer) Knife, 240mm / 9.5" Santoku Comes in a very nice

Comes in a very nice box

this is CARBON steel

- Thanks to the redesigned handle and polished edge for exceptional sharpness

As with all Sakai Takayuki knives

Sakai Takayuki GINGA 69-layer ZA-18 Damascus Sujihiki (Slicer) Knife, 240mm / 9.5" Santoku Comes in a very niceA stunning 69 layer damascus steel, over a special hard alloy ZA 18 stain resistant blade core (HRC 61 63), for superb performance, sharpness, and spectacular good looks. This knife features a Japanese style slicer (carving knife) knife shape, and the octagonal wenge wood handle has a great size and very angular profile, for excellent comfort and control. The factory edge is VERY thin and sharp! Sakai Takayuki calls this new line "GINGA", meaning