Takeshi Saji VG-10 Gold Damascus Gyuto 240mm No Handle

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. The longing to see one of these masterpieces paired with a full black horn handle is strong.

But let’s get something straight – this isn’t just any VG-10 steel. This is VG-10W, a steel that’s a cut above, enriched with tungsten, enhancing its durability and retaining 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 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.