Takeshi Saji Blue Steel #2 Rainbow Damascus Deer Horn Gyuto 180mm

Steel Type: Aogami #2 (Blue #2 Carbon Steel) Core clad in "Suminagashi" Damascus Pattern, with gold and copper accents.
Handle Material: Polished Deer/Stag Horn Handle
Rockwell HRC: 61:63
Blade Length: 180mm, 7 inch
Bevel: 50:50

About the Gyuto: The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent to a European Chef's Knife. A versatile blade that can be used for cutting meat, vegetables & fish, making it suitable for preparing Western and Japanese cuisine.

About Saji: Hand made by Takeshi Saji (from the Takefu Knife Village) a third generation blacksmith and recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Industry as a Master Craftsman, Saji knives are one of the most sought after knives by chefs for their extreme craftsmanship and beauty. Luxurious handles, paired with exotic, hard to craft steels create a limited range of Japanese Knives.

The Rainow Damascus line is one of Saji's most recognizable and renowned work, the "Suminagashi" or Damascus finish has added Copper and Gold to give it that signiture colored waves on the knife. The handle is constructed from a Deer/Stag horn thats hand polished.