Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Black Damascus 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto with Polished Azurite Malachite Acrylic Handle #400 heat-treated to 60 HRC with

heat-treated to 60 HRC with a stainless cladding

Hagane (Core Steel): Shirogami 2 (White #2)

The fit and finish of this knife are simply second to none - from fluidly polished choil to the amazingly unique Damascus steel that wraps around the spine and even extends to the backside of the knife (reaching the hazakai)

Knife Type: Honesuki (Kaku-type)

Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Black Damascus 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto with Polished Azurite Malachite Acrylic Handle #400 heat-treated to 60 HRC withThis Kiritsuke Gyuto is handcrafted by Echizen master blacksmith Takeshi Saji using R2 SG2 steel, heat treated to 63 HRC. The blade features a black etched (Kurosome) Damascus finish that extends to the grind in this beautiful suminagashi pattern, and is paired with a western styled acrylic handle in Azurite Malachite color. The famous Saji quality when it comes to forging, heat treatment and grinding, and the thinness behind the edge make this knife