210mm Saji Rainbow VG10 Gyuto 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: ~218g

Blade Length: ~210mm

Overall Length: ~330mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.1mm

Blade Height: ~45mm

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.