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Takeshi Saji Knives

150mm Saji VG10 Damascus Petty Utility Ironwood Yo Handle

150mm Saji VG10 Damascus Petty Utility Ironwood Yo Handle

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Takeshi Saji is regarded as a legend in the blacksmithing community of Echizen, Japan. His son-in-law Kazuo Nomura is the head blacksmith of Saji Hamono.

Location: Echizen, Japan

Line: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: VG10(HRC ~62)

Cladding: Damascus Stainless Steel

Finish: Etched

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Double riveted ironwood trumpet scales

Weight: ~138g

Blade Length: 150mm

Overall Length: ~267mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.3mm

Blade Height: ~33.7mm

 

 

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

 

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.

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