135mm Saji Rainbow Damascus Petty Utility 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: AO Rainbow Damascus

Construction: Damascus

Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (HRC ~64) non-stainless steel

Cladding: Copper, brass & stainless steel

Finish: Polished

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle:Triple rivet full tang, ironwood scales, Mosaic center pin

Weight: ~130 grams

Blade Length: 135mm

Overall Length: ~276mm

Thickness at Heel: ~1.9mm

Blade Height: ~31mm

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.