Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Bunka 180mm Stag Handle

Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Bunka 180mm Stag HandleThe Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Bunka 180mm with Stag Handle is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking an artistic blade with a workhorse grind. This 180mm Bunka profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip that suits slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats, while the angled point aids intricate tasks like julienning. The blade uses SG2

this Santoku is made of high carbon

2mm at the heel and middle

this knife balances cutting length with agility for portioning meat or slicing terrines

ensuring full contact with the chopping board for clean separation without rocking

this knife features an Aogami #2 core clad in soft iron damascus with a nashiji finish resembling flowing water

though the material is relatively hard to sharpen

The reactive san-mai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust

The Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm is a stainless steel chef's knife with a Western handle

offering corrosion resistance and edge retention at 60-61 HRC

The 150mm edge length suits intricate tasks such as deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes

though the steel composition necessitates regular sharpening to maintain optimal cutting ability during extended use

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