TAKESHI SAJI VG-10 GOLD DAMASCUS SANTOKU 175 MM WITH COW BONE HANDLE

Overview

The Takeshi Saji VG-10 Gold Damascus Santoku 175 mm with Cow Bone Handle brings together a practical Japanese kitchen profile and a distinctive gold-toned Damascus finish. Made in Echizen, Japan, it pairs a VG-10 stainless-steel core with a richly patterned blade and a polished Western-style cow bone handle.

The tall 51 mm blade offers useful knuckle clearance for everyday preparation of vegetables, herbs, fish and boneless meat. At 236 g, this individual knife has a substantial feel, complemented by a metal bolster and a contoured handle secured with two pins.

One knife available. The photographs show the actual knife offered. Its natural cow bone colour and markings, together with its Damascus pattern, give this piece its individual character.

Specifications

• Maker: Takeshi Saji
• Origin: Echizen, Fukui, Japan
• Knife type: Santoku
• Core steel: VG-10 stainless steel
• Finish: Gold Damascus
• Blade length: 175 mm
• Total length: 300 mm
• Blade height at heel: 51 mm
• Spine thickness at heel: 1.8 mm
• Spine thickness at midpoint: 1.7 mm
• Spine thickness at tip: 0.1 mm
• Weight: 236 g
• Handle: Cow bone, Western style, with metal bolster and two pins

Dimensions and weight are measurements of this individual knife.

Care

Hand wash with mild detergent and dry immediately after use. Do not soak or put in a dishwasher. Use a wooden or suitable synthetic cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the blade during a cut. Keep the natural bone handle dry and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or moisture.

Common Questions

What is a santoku used for?
A santoku is an all-purpose kitchen knife for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, fish and boneless meat.

Will I receive the knife in the photographs?
Yes. This listing is for the single knife shown in all six photographs.