Tamahagane Kyoto 63 Layer-Damascus Wood Handle Japanese Santoku Knife 175mm

The Tamahagane Kyoto Damascus Series pairs striking aesthetics with serious professional performance. Each blade features 63 layers of Damascus steel surrounding a VG-5 high-carbon molybdenum vanadium core (≈61 HRC), delivering exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention.

Blades are hand-finished on waterstones to a precise 14–15° edge, achieving an ideal balance of strength and cutting performance, finished with a refined mirror polish.

A comfortable, well-balanced handle made from corrosion-resistant laminated wood is sealed with a metal tsuba, creating a hygienic barrier between blade and handle. Distinctive yet timeless, the Kyoto Series is built for chefs who want performance that looks as good as it cuts.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kataoka & Co., Ltd. (Japan)

• Knife Type: Gyuto

• Blade Length: 210 mm (8.3 in)

• Overall Length: 340 mm (13.4 in)

• Blade Steel: VG-5 molybdenum-vanadium core, clad in 13-chrome stainless steel

• Hardness: Approx. 61 HRC (Rockwell C)

• Handle: Compressed laminated wood