165mm Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Nakiri 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: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: VG10 (HRC ~62)

Cladding: Copper, brass & stainless damascus

Finish: Etched

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Triple riveted blue acrylic scales with mosaic center pin

Weight: ~230g

Blade Length: 165mm

Overall Length: ~300mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2mm

Blade Height: ~51.4mm

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.