130mm Saji Rainbow VG10 Petty Utility 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: 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 turpuoise scales with mosaic center pin

Weight: ~140g

Blade Length: 130mm

Overall Length: ~254mm

Thickness at Heel: ~1.9mm

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.