[General Features]
The GINGA(Galaxy) beautiful mirror-finished damascus version is crafted out of a 69-layer Damascus Stainless steel with ZA-18 Alloy Core developed by Aichi Steel Co.
These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (hardness : 61-63 HRC), excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel.
The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Oak wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi) that recalls the images of Japanese tradition. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box.
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Aoki Hamono Co.,Ltd. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : 69 Layers Damascus Stainless Steel, ZA-18 Alloy Core
- Blade Spine Thickness : approx. 1.9mm
- HRC (Hardness on Rockwell scale C) : 61-63
- Handle Material : Japanese lacquered (Urushi-dyed) Oak handle
- Knife Type : Gyuto Knife
- Blade Length : 210mm (8.3in.)
- Total Length : 365mm (14.4in.)
- Weight : 143g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| ST-GINGA-07881-OK8MG | Petty Knife(Utility) | 150mm (5.9in.) | 280mm (11.0in.) | 74g | Double edged |
| ST-GINGA-07882-OK8MG | Santoku Knife | 180mm (7.1in.) | 335mm (13.2in.) | 139g | Double edged |
| ST-GINGA-07883-OK8MG | Nakiri(Vegetable) | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 143g | Double edged |
| ST-GINGA-07884-OK8MG | Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 365mm (14.4in.) | 143g | Double edged |
| ST-GINGA-07885-OK8MG | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 395mm (15.6in.) | 168g | Double edged |
| ST-GINGA-07886-OK8MG | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 240mm (9.4in.) | 395mm (15.6in.) | 141g | Double edged |
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available.
[about Sakai Takayuki]
Sakai Takayuki Knives by Aoki Hamono Seisakusho Co.,Ltd. has been cultivated through a long 600-year history in Sakai which is a city known best as a home of cutlery for the professionals in Japan. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. We highly recommend you to once experience the Takayuki quality.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
