Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Santoku 180mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: R2 / SG2 Powder
Blade Finish: Black Damascus
Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Iron wood
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Blade Size: 180mm 
Heel Height: 49mm
Spine Thickness: 2.50mm
Weight: 220g

A rare and very limited production of these handcrafted R2/SG2 Black Damascus santoku's have been made by the renowned Japanese knife making master Takeshi Saji. Now in his 70s, he has over 30 years of experience in making handcrafted knives in Takefu, City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. With a beautiful wooden box included, this knife model is a real piece of art.

Santoku knives are the ‘go-to’ knives for many chef's as they are known as a general-purpose kitchen knife. Santoku translates to 'three uses' or 'three virtues' and are ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing as they feature a straight edge with a narrow foot blade. They are highly appreciated by users doing a lot of precision work thanks to the light, narrow blade, which can make extra thin cuts. While they are greatly suited for all, because of their smaller size, they tend to heavily please the chefs with smaller hands.