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Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus Petty (office knife), 135 mm
Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus
Blade made from non-stainless Japanese Aogami #2 steel, clad with two layers of Damascus steel featuring copper and brass on the outer layers. This knife is fully hand-forged by the renowned master bladesmith Takeshi Saji (1949). Saji is especially well known for his hunting knives, and these kitchen knives are made in the same style. The level of finishing is exceptional. These knives are truly special collector’s items, crafted by a world-famous master smith, and may well be among the most beautiful knives in the world. The knives come in a handmade Japanese wooden box made from Kiri (Paulownia) wood.
A Petty is a double-bevel utility knife, mainly intended for preparing meat and fish, but also suitable for cutting vegetables.
Specifications
- Blade length: 125 mm
- Overall length: 255 mm
- Weight: 130–140 g
- Blade thickness (measured 1 cm from the edge): 1.8 mm
- Steel type: Core steel: Japanese Aogami #2 (“Blue Paper Steel”), clad with 2 layers of non-stainless Damascus steel. The unique pattern is achieved by using layers of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, brass, and copper; the blade is mirror polished.
- Hardness: 62–63 HRC (Rockwell C)
- Handle: Octagonal rosewood (palisander) with black pakkawood bolster
- Supplied with a handmade Japanese wooden box made from Kiri (Paulownia) wood.
As with all Japanese knives, these handmade Takeshi Saji knives are not dishwasher safe. Cleaning and drying after each use is the best care for these exclusive products.
