Takeshi Saji is a living legend in knifemaking. He achieved huge recognition for hunting knives, but has since taken his talent and shifted his focus to kitchen knives. He is best known for his very complex and extravagant Damascus finishes, and even though he is now in his 70s, he still manages to 'wow' the knife world with his innovative ways of forging.
These knives have a 'rainbow' damascus cladding, which is inlaid with treated copper and brass, which gives these beautiful colors on the cladding - incredibly beautiful craftsmanship.
The stock is a western-style (YO) made of Ironwood from Arizona.
| Brand/series |
Takeshi Saji - AO Rainbow Damascus |
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Type |
Bunk |
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Forging and steel
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Blue (Aogami) #2 / stainless cladding
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Grinding
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50/50 |
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Handle type
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Western (YO) Stock in Desert Ironwood |
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Stainless steel
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NO! |
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Hardness
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62/63
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Specs
(May vary due to handmade)
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Length 165mm.
Height: 49mm.
Weight: 226g.
Width out of the handle: 2mm.
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Foodgear always advises against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. Knives must not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and provokes rust - even in stainless alloys!
