Takeshi Saji Diamond Damascus R2 Santoku 180mm with Ironwood Handle

Takeshi Saji Diamond Damascus R2 Santoku 180mm with Ironwood HandleThis Takeshi Saji Diamond Damascus R2 Santoku 180mm with Ironwood Handle is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and collectors seeking an etched stainless clad blade with distinctive aesthetics. Crafted in Takefu by fourth generation bladesmith Takeshi Saji, this santoku features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core clad in stainless steel with a diamond damascus surface finish. The 180mm profile suits

This combination delivers a sturdy grip for precise handling while maintaining the lightweight balance expected of a dedicated petty knife

Essentailly I asked Saji-san to provide the blade and Master Sadao Nishihara to put on his signature coke-bottle shaped western handle using my favouriate timber: Australia Ringed Gidgee

the mat does not lose its grip

Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani

The core steel is Hitachi's staple Blue 2 carbon alloy steel

R2 Core with Damascus Stainless Cladding

445 mm  Tip to Heel Length

for Coarse/Medium grit waterstones

You are probably quite familiar with Seki

Ginsanko core with stainless clad Hardness

The Tanaka R2 / SG2 line has long been considered by many as one of the unicorn offerings amongst so many brands of chefs knives

179 mm  Blade Height at Heel