Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Sujihiki 240mm Heart-shaped Ironwood HandleThis Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Sujihiki 240mm is a double bevel slicer best fit for professional chefs and collectors seeking an etched stainless damascus blade with a heart shaped desert ironwood handle. The 240mm length provides balanced cutting agility for thin carving of proteins, terrines, and pats, while the slimmer profile reduces surface contact and friction during slicing tasks. This knife features san mai stainless damascus clad

Always thought that Tanaka blades are great value with poor F&F

particularly with thicker knives

6 kg Volume 380 × 240 × 360 cm Accessory Blade Sharpener Thickness 1

the Gouken line was introduced

weighing 178g total

The octagonal ebony handle includes a black horn ferrule and offers a tapered geometric grip for controlled manipulation during detailed cutting

Kiku Takashi is a value line from Aoki hamono of Sakai (also owns Sakai Takayuki brand)

this blade achieves HRC 62-63 hardness through manufacturing by Nachi-Fujikoshi

The blade is thin behind the edge and features a single bevel geometry suited to directional cutting techniques

Takeshi Saji produces this knife in Takefu

As a stainless clad blade

The stainless clad construction requires less maintenance than reactive carbon steels while maintaining sharpness during extended use