Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Santoku Knife, 180mm / 7" Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel and when I saw them

and when I saw them

The VG10 cutting core and 33-layer stainless Damascus steel makes for a high performance

This high-performance knife features a hammered stain-resistant steel clad over a hard Hitachi Yasugi-works Blue steel cutting core

and matching 4414 16cm/6

Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Santoku Knife, 180mm / 7" Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel and when I saw themAn excellent choice as your main go to knife for home or professional use, and a GREAT value! This size and the super popular santoku shape just feels great and balanced and easy to hold and handle. It's the idea size for home use, and many pros are now using santokus so it's not out of the question for a working chef or culinary school student. The straighter edge, shorter length and wider blade (compared to a traditional European style chef's knife)