Takeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow 180mm Gyuto Blade Only
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Hand-forged in Echizen, finished in Tennessee—experience the Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 180 mm, a pocket-sized powerhouse dressed in copper, brass, and nickel.
Why it belongs on your board
- Founding master of Takefu Knife Village: Saji-san helped build the co-op that birthed modern Echizen craftsmanship.
- Signature Rainbow Damascus: 32 alternating layers of copper, brass, and nickel over a Blue #2 core—etched for a holographic, coffee-rich patina.
- Perfect 180 mm length: Nimble like a santoku, tall like a full gyuto—ideal for home prep and line-cook stations alike.
Blade & build
• Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2), hardened to 62–63 HRC.
• Construction: San-mai hammer-forged, laser-engraved kanji.
• Grind: 50/50 symmetrical edge for left & right-hand use.
Choose your handle
Select a black water-buffalo horn wa handle or any bespoke option below—we’ll install and balance it in-house (1-2 day lead time).
Care & maintenance
Blue #2 takes a razor edge but will patina. Rinse, hand-dry, and oil lightly after use. Add our professional sharpening service and we’ll ship it honed to 2 µm for out-of-box performance.
Specs
- Edge length: 180 mm • Heel height: 46 mm • Spine: 2.1 mm
- Weight (blade only): ~135 g
- HRC: 62–63 • Edge grind: even 15°/side
Who is Takeshi Saji?
A third-generation smith, Saji-san forged his first hunting knife at age 14. He pioneered colored Damascus in Japan and holds the Echizen Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) title.
Ready to add rainbow fire to your rack? Choose a handle, add sharpening if desired, and click Add to Cart. Questions? Hit the chat—we’re knife nerds too.
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
