Takeshi Saji Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and handle FUJI on Lake

• 24cm Chef's/Gyuto Knife for multipurpose kitchen work
• Aogami Core with Rainbow Damascus Steel; layers of steel, brass and copper
• Urushi Lacquered western style handle
• Urushi Lacquered Saya hand painted by Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada
• Saya features depictions of Mt. Fuji and a lake
• Manufactured by hand by Master Saji in Takefu Knife Village
• Made in Japan

Mastercraftsman Takeshi Saji has been manufacturing knives in Takefu city for nearly 50 years and is considered one of the best traditional smiths in Japan. He creates many custom designed knives using many different materials and we are delighted to sell some of his production limited Rainbow Damascus series knives. These feature Aogami cores with a beatuiful Damascus pattern created by mixing in copper and brass into the Damascus steel. These knives are sure to look good and work well in the kitchen. As all his knives are handmade, wait times and stock availability of these items is extremely limited.

The Urushi Lacquered handle and matching Saya depict Mt. Fuji by a lake hand painted by Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada.

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