Takeshi Saji VG-10 Gold Damascus Gyuto 240mm (No Handle): A Culinary Masterpiece in Your Hands
Ah, Takeshi Saji – if you're yet to meet his work, you're in for a treat, a visual and functional delight of the highest order. Takeshi Saji doesn’t just create knives; he crafts legends that you can hang on your knife rack, turning your kitchen into a gallery of functional art. I've been gazing at these masterpieces for a while, and I'm practically yearning to see one paired with a full black horn handle.
But let’s get something straight – this isn’t just VG-10 steel we’re talking about. This is the VG-10W, a steel that’s a cut above, enriched with tungsten, enhancing its durability and retaining an impressive corrosion resistance, all while boasting a 62 Rockwell Hardness.
Key Features:
- Exceptional Aesthetic: A signature gold-colored Damascus pattern adorns the blade, a testament to a specialized lamination technique.
- VG-10W Steel: Not just durable but a stalwart against the tests of time and use.
- San-Mai Lamination: Crafted with brass and copper to enhance its structural integrity and corrosion resistance.
- Takeshi Saji’s Signature: Dark, rainbow-colored Damascus patterns reveal the hand of a master.
- Double Bevel and Hamaguri Grind: Crafted for precision, ensuring each cut is a pleasure.
Product Specifications:
- Blade Shape: Gyuto
- Steel Type: VG-10W
- Blade Construction: San-Mai [brass + copper] / Hamaguri / Damask
- Hardness: 62 HRC
- Overall Length: 395mm (15.6")
- Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
- Blade Height: 50mm (2")
- Spine Thickness: 2mm (0.08")
- Weight: 175g (6.2 oz)
- Kanji on Blade: "Takeshi Saji" 佐治 武士
- Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji
- Location: ECHIZEN - TAKEFU KNIFE VILLAGE, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
We strongly advise adding on professional sharpening to all Saji Knives, ensuring they're at their peak from the first moment they grace your hand.
Note: As these knives are handmade and utilize natural materials, slight variations in color, texture, weight, and dimensions may occur. The images aim to provide a close representation, but subtle differences due to screen variations may be present.
In your hands, the Takeshi Saji VG-10 Gold Damascus Gyuto isn’t just a knife; it’s a story, a tradition, and a piece of art that cuts as beautifully as it looks.
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Gold Damascus Gyuto 240mm (No Handle): A Culinary Masterpiece in Your Hands
Ah, Takeshi Saji – if you're yet to meet his work, you're in for a treat, a visual and functional delight of the highest order. Takeshi Saji doesn’t just create knives; he crafts legends that you can hang on your knife rack, turning your kitchen into a gallery of functional art. I've been gazing at these masterpieces for a while, and I'm practically yearning to see one paired with a full black horn handle.
But let’s get something straight – this isn’t just VG-10 steel we’re talking about. This is the VG-10W, a steel that’s a cut above, enriched with tungsten, enhancing its durability and retaining an impressive corrosion resistance, all while boasting a 62 Rockwell Hardness.
Key Features:
- Exceptional Aesthetic: A signature gold-colored Damascus pattern adorns the blade, a testament to a specialized lamination technique.
- VG-10W Steel: Not just durable but a stalwart against the tests of time and use.
- San-Mai Lamination: Crafted with brass and copper to enhance its structural integrity and corrosion resistance.
- Takeshi Saji’s Signature: Dark, rainbow-colored Damascus patterns reveal the hand of a master.
- Double Bevel and Hamaguri Grind: Crafted for precision, ensuring each cut is a pleasure.
Product Specifications:
- Blade Shape: Gyuto
- Steel Type: VG-10W
- Blade Construction: San-Mai [brass + copper] / Hamaguri / Damask
- Hardness: 62 HRC
- Overall Length: 395mm (15.6")
- Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
- Blade Height: 50mm (2")
- Spine Thickness: 2mm (0.08")
- Weight: 175g (6.2 oz)
- Kanji on Blade: "Takeshi Saji" 佐治 武士
- Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji
- Location: ECHIZEN - TAKEFU KNIFE VILLAGE, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
We strongly advise adding on professional sharpening to all Saji Knives, ensuring they're at their peak from the first moment they grace your hand.
Note: As these knives are handmade and utilize natural materials, slight variations in color, texture, weight, and dimensions may occur. The images aim to provide a close representation, but subtle differences due to screen variations may be present.
In your hands, the Takeshi Saji VG-10 Gold Damascus Gyuto isn’t just a knife; it’s a story, a tradition, and a piece of art that cuts as beautifully as it looks.