Xinzuo Zhen Series 8.5" 67 Layer Damascus Japanese Sakimaru Knife with Olive Wood Handle

Nakiri's are specialized, you’ll often find the Nakiri in vegetable-focused kitchen collections. Nakiri knives feature a straight-edged blade and a flat edge - these features make it perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables. Its design also contributes to its ability to achieve precision and uniformity, making it a great tool for chefs who enjoy creating beautiful dishes with ease. Sometimes chosen over a Santoku knife.

• BRAND: XINZUO
• SERIES: Zhen Series PM8O
• Total Layers: 67 Total High Carbon and Damascus Stainless Steel Layers
• Center Core: 10Cr15CoMoV - VG10 Equivalent
• Blade Core Hardness: 60-62 HRC Vacuum Heat Treatment
• Damascus Blade Material: 66 Layers 316/316L Stainless Steel
• Blade thickness: 1.9 MM
• Blade Angle: 65°
• Cutting Edge Angle: 15° the "Golden Angle"
• Damascus Pattern: Compressed Damascus Pattern
• Handle Material: Buffalo Horn and Olive Wood Octagonal handle
• 12 Processes of Manufacturing and Quality Control
• Includes: 8.5” Damascus Sakimaru Knife

This Damascus Sakimaru Knife is a traditional Japanese design kitchen knife.

The blade itself consists of a central core that functions as the base of the blade and the cutting edge. The steel used for the core is 10Cr15CoMoV which is China's equivalent of Japanese VG10. This steel balances the use of Carbon and Chromium with the rarer earth metals Molybdenum, Cobalt, Vanadium, and Manganese for enhanced durability and sharpness.

Layered on top of the core is the 66 layers of 316/316L Damascus Stainless Steel. This helps keep the core secure while adding additional aesthetic accents with a striking Compressed Damascus Pattern. The knife features a double bevel design with 15° bevels on either side. This Golden Angle ensures that the edge will be as sharp and durable as possible, cutting down on how regularly you sharpen the blade.

The edge durability is supported by how the blade is hardened. It goes through a 12 step process to ensure consistency with the goal of 60-62 HRC. This allows for a very sharp edge that isn’t too brittle or too soft. The quality of heat treatment directly determines the intrinsic performance of a knife. Xinzuo insists on using expensive high-quality vacuum deep-cooling heat treatment, which provides higher hardness, better sharpness and more excellent long-lasting toughness than knives heat treated in ordinary nitriding furnaces.

The blade point is at a 65° angle, The balance point of this knife is closer to the tip, making it feel more controllable which makes for a more enjoyable experience. Rounded corners at the tip of the heel of the blade avoids accidental finger cuts during use.

The handle is a traditional Japanese Octagon shape. While it might not sound comfortable, this style of handle is actually great for working with a knife for a long time. It provides a firm grip and multiple hand positions while using the knife.

The Buffalo Horn and Olive Wood used in the handle are a beautiful and durable Materials that accent’s the blade’s Damascus pattern. You will find it hard to not want to use this knife for every task in your kitchen because it can handle them all while looking good.

Sakimaru’s  excel in precision tasks like filleting fish and preparation of intricate dishes, making it a valuable addition to knife sets that are geared towards elegance and fish dishes. While the blade is corrosion resistant, acidic fruits and vegetables can discolor your blade if they sit there to long. 

Tip: Wash and dry your Sakimaru after use to ensure it stays sharp and rust free. Avoid cutting into extremely dense materials like bone, ice, or coconut shells.

About XinZuo

XinZuo has been manufacturing kitchen knives for 20 years and have mastered the core technologies of Damascus knives, including steel and craftsmanship, blade cutting method, handle structure, blade thickness and blade angle. XinZuo has the latest and most advanced technology and design concepts and is committed to researching Damascus kitchen knives. Their products are renowned for their precise cutting, high hardness, corrosion resistance and durability.

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