Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Petty 150mm Ko-deba edge retention and toughness

edge retention and toughness

While the elusive ironwood series is very diifficult to get

giving the edge an unmatched sharpness

427mm  Tip to Heel Length

resulting in the volumetric weight sometimes exceeding 3KG

Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Petty 150mm Ko-deba edge retention and toughnessThe 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