Takeshi Saji rainbow damascus aogami#2 gyuto 210mm
Takeshi Saji rainbow damascus aogami#2 gyuto 210mm
Takeshi Saji, an Echizen master blacksmith, forged this gyuto using aogami#2. The blade has a colored damascus finish that extends all the way to the grind and it is paired with a lovely piece of desert ironwood. Alternating layers of rust-resistant stainless steel, brass, and copper are used to create the stunning damascus pattern. It's a fantastic knife that isn't overly delicate or fragile. These batches are much thinner than older ones, making them excellent cutters.
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※ Takeshi Saji (1948) is one of Japan's most illustrious blacksmith masters. Saji-san is one of the founding members of Takefu Knife Village. He was officially certified as a "Traditional Master Craftsman" in 1992, a prestigious title awarded only to Japan's best craftsmen. He is a third-generation blacksmith, and his workshop is located in Echizen's Takefu Knife Village, where he forges knives alongside his two apprentices.
He is also known for producing top-of-the-line hunting knives, which were sold in Japan and abroad. In addition to hand-picked wood, he used animal horns to make handles, and over time, he became a leading expert on Western type handles in the region. Yu Kurosaki and other Takefu masters honed their skills under his tutelage as well.
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Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji
Location: Echizen, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: damascus
Construction type: sanmai
Cladding: stainless clad
Core steel: Hitachi aogami#2 / blue#2
Steel type: carbon
Overall length: 337mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 207mm
Blade height at heel: 48.1mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.5mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.4mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.8mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 244g
*Please note that measurements may slightly vary between individual handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives due to their artisanal nature.
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: desert ironwood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
*Comes with a kiri box
Please remember: For Japanese knives, including this Takeshi Saji rainbow damascus aogami#2 gyuto knife, extra attention is essential. See our care guide for more information.
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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