Takeshi Saji 165mm Santoku VG-10 Gold

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.

This 165mm santoku is from his 'Gold' series, and is made with VG-10 core steel and finished with a stunning copper damask.

A Bunka is a perfect little all-arounder that can be used for most tasks in a kitchen. It is used for both meat, fish and vegetables and is typically best suited for 'chopping' tasks due to the tall blade.

• Takeshi Saji (Echizen, Japan)
• 165mm santoku
• Stainless steel
• VG-10 Core
• WA Stock in walnut

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!