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Takeshi Saji  |  SKU: TAKE-V10RBE-SA165

Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Etched Santoku 165mm

$11,993.00
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Detailed Specifications
Profile Santoku
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 144 g        5.08 oz
Edge Length 165 mm   .6.5 inch
Heel Height 48 mm     .1.89 inch
Width @ Spine 2.0 mm     0.08 inch
Width @ Mid 2.0 mm     0.08 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.2 mm     0.05 inch
Steel VG10 | Stainless
Hardness (HRC) 59 - 61
Handle Ebony Mosaic
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The Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Etched Santoku combines striking aesthetics with exceptional cutting performance. Hand-forged by renowned Echizen blacksmith Takeshi Saji, the blade features a VG10 stainless steel core for excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance.

The blade is clad in stunning Rainbow Damascus with copper and brass layers, creating a vivid multi-toned pattern. The etched finish enhances the flowing layered structure, giving the knife its distinctive visual depth.

The Santoku profile is a versatile all-purpose shape, well suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fish, and boneless meats with precision and ease.

Each knife is paired with our signature K&S amboyna burl handle, selected to complement the warm copper and brass tones of the blade. The handle alone has a standalone value of $180, making this piece not only a beautiful performer but also exceptional value.

Care Instruction
  1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
  2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
  3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
  4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
  5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
  6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

  • Profile: Santoku

    The Santoku knife, embodying the meaning "three uses," is a cornerstone in Japanese kitchens, adept at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Esteemed for its versatility, it features a blade length typically between 15cm and 20cm (6 to 8 inches), catering to a wide array of culinary tasks. Distinguished by its less pointy tip compared to the Gyuto, the Santoku boasts a unique profile that contributes to its functionality and popularity. Its design is tailored to provide ease and efficiency in preparation, also because of its less aggressive prrofile, making it a preferred choice for home cooks.

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  • Steel: VG10

    Takefu VG10, is a high-end stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. It is a popular choice among Japanese kitchen knife makers and widely used in various types of knives, including kitchen knives, folders, and fixed blades.

    VG10 achieves a hardness of around 60-61 HRC, with some makers pushing it to 62 HRC, ensuring good edge holding and stain resistance. The steel's composition includes 15% chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance, 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 1.5% cobalt (Co) for matrix strengthening, leading to high hardness and durability. The addition of vanadium (V) refines its microstructure and, along with Cr and Mo, produces hard carbides that enhance wear resistance. VG10 is easy to sharpen, has good machinability, and supports secondary hardening with high-temperature tempering, making it suitable for blades that may undergo surface coating treatments up to about 450℃. Its well-rounded attributes make VG10 steel highly versatile, performing excellently in a range of applications from kitchen and general-purpose knives to machine blades.

    Manufacturer:

    • Takefu Special Steel, Japan

    Nature: Stainless

    Hardness: 59- 61

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  • Handle Specs

    Profile: Octagonal WA

    Material:

    • Ebony

    Crafted from a single piece of African Ebony, this ebony elegant handle has the flat Tsukiji Masamoto / Aritsugu style handle. It has a subtle taper which makes it very comfortable to hold in hand.

    The stand out feature of this handle is the simple yet elegant centre square moasic pin, which is extremely hard to manufacture. It is almost impossible to craft out a square pin from a octagonal shape (and tapered!) handle.

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