160mm Saji Rainbow VG10 Nakiri Turquoise Yo Handle
160mm Saji Rainbow VG10 Nakiri Turquoise Yo Handle
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: Turquoise
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: VG10 high-carbon stainless steel (HRC ~61)
Cladding: Damascus Mokume Copper, Brass & Stainless Steel
Finish: Etched
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Polished turquoise trumpet scales, triple riveted with a mosaic center pin
Weight: ~250g
Blade Length: ~160mm
Overall Length: ~298mm
Thickness at Heel: ~2.1mm
Blade Height: ~51mm
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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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