Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Petty 150mm

Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Petty 150mmThe GINGA (Galaxy) line from Sakai Takayuki has a stunning mirror finished 69 layer damascus finish cladding, with latest alloy core ZA 18, developed by Aichi Steel Co. With 1. 2% Carbon, 18% Chromium and additional 1. 8% Cobalt, ZA 18 with typical HRC 61 63 can reach high sharpness, excellent edge retention and extra strong to bending and breaking. Measurement 150mm Weight 70 g Total Length 283 mm Tip to Heel Length 155 mm Blade Height at Heel 29. 3

Handle Design:  Black Micarta Western Handle

though this construction is relatively hard to sharpen

Combination Stone

Handle Design: K&S Octagonal Corian Handle with Triple Metal Spacer

The making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965

7 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1

Hardness: HRC 64-65

240 mm  Blade Height at Heel

As a slicer with a generally flat profile

this knife combines a slim profile for intricate cutting with the durability expected from powdered metallurgy steels

though it is relatively hard to sharpen

providing the thickness necessary for processing whole fish without excessive weight