Takeshi Saji SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 270mm Ironwood

Takeshi Saji SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 270mm IronwoodThis Takeshi Saji SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 270mm with an ironwood handle is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and collectors seeking high edge retention. Crafted in Takefu by fourth generation bladesmith Takeshi Saji, this 270mm gyuto features SG2 powdered stainless steel clad in stainless san mai construction with an etched diamond damascus finish. The blade measures 272mm in edge length, stands 54mm tall at

high edge retention and impact resistance

This san-mai stainless Damascus construction is easy to sharpen and supports detailed kitchen work without reactive maintenance requirements

Handle Design: K&S triple-metal-spacer ebony handle

providing wear resistance and edge retention suited to high-volume preparation

while there is no engraved Kanji on 255mm

7 mm heel height and weighs 186 g

163 mm  Blade Height at Heel

effortless slicing without excessive downward pressure

The profile suits slicing sashimi and seafood

This ni-mai build combines Sukenari’s experience forging difficult powdered steels with a functional aesthetic suited to demanding kitchen environments

SRS-13 steel contains chromium

I realized that this is the real difference between a handforged knife and a machine stamped knife