{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-sg2-diamond-180mm-gyuto-with-ironwood-western-handle","title":"Takeshi Saji SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 180mm — Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takeshi Saji SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 180mm pairs a compact Japanese chef knife profile with a contoured ironwood handle. Made in Echizen, Japan, it brings Saji's distinctive Damascus finish to an everyday knife for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, and slicing boneless meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts SG2 powdered stainless-steel core, also known as R2, offers strong edge retention with straightforward daily care. Stainless Damascus cladding forms the patterned blade faces, while the polished stainless bolster meets a Western-style ironwood handle with a decorative mosaic pin. The 180mm length suits cooks who prefer close control or work on a smaller cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 180mm gyuto suitable for home cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This size handles most everyday preparation while feeling more compact than a 210mm or 240mm chef knife. A longer blade offers more reach for large cabbages, melons, and long slicing cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs SG2 stainless steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both the SG2 core and the Damascus cladding are stainless. Hand washing and prompt drying still matter, especially around the edge, bolster, and natural wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife come with its handle installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Western-style ironwood handle shown in the photographs is fitted. No separate handle purchase or installation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with mild detergent, rinse, and dry immediately. Do not soak the knife or put it in a dishwasher. Cut on a wooden or knife-friendly synthetic board, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid bones, frozen food, and twisting the edge in a cut. Maintain the edge with suitable waterstones and light touch-ups on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeshi Saji \/ Saji Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto \/ Japanese chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 \/ R2 powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus, san-mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 305mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 209g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western-style ironwood with mosaic pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62–64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and weight are reference measurements for this handmade model. Individual knives, wood grain, and Damascus patterns vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148693782752,"sku":"TK-47148693782752","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/saji-sg2-diamond-damascus-gyuto-180mm-ironwood-hero.jpg?v=1793436021","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/takeshi-saji-sg2-diamond-180mm-gyuto-with-ironwood-western-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}