Saji Gyuto R2 Ironwood 210mm (8.3″)

Saji Gyuto R2 Ironwood 210mm (8.3″) is definitely not just a looker. If you check under the hood, you will find some amazing specs there too! The core of this knife is made of the powder R2 Steel, tempered to around 63 HRC, and clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel which gives this knife a one of a kind Damascus pattern.

The core of this knife is made of the powder R2 Steel, tempered to around 63 HRC, and clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel which gives this knife a one of a kind Damascus pattern.

BLADE SHAPE:
Gyuto is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.

STEEL:
R2 steel is high-quality powder steel, easy to maintain and sharpen and has long edge retention.

LAMINATION:
A high hardness of around 63 HRC means that the blade won’t be very tough, so the blade’s core was laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.

GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.

BLADE FINISH:
The blade sports a beautiful dark nickel Damascus finish.

HANDLE:
The Western style (Yo) handle is made of very dense and durable ironwood. The blade is secured to the handle with 3 stainless pins, the middle one features a mosaic design for the extra lavish look! A stainless bolster was added for comfortable grip and balance. 

BLACKSMITH:
Takeshi Saji (1948) is one of the most distinguished blacksmith masters in Japan. In 1992, he was officially certified as a “Traditional Master Craftsman”, a prestigious title awarded only to the best craftsmen in Japan. He’s the third-generation blacksmith and his workshop is located at the Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, where he forges knives together with his two apprentices.

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