Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm rolling pin Binchotan is expensive

Binchotan is expensive

offering a lightweight and stable grip through resin-infused wood fibre

An octagonal WA handle crafted from Black Chacate timber pairs with this blade

It was also prohibitively expensive

Handle design is western handle with blue pakkawood and two stainless pin

Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm rolling pin Binchotan is expensiveThe 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 240 mm Weight 135 g Total Length 395 mm Tip to Heel Length 246 mm Blade Height at Heel 37