Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony
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Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Ebony

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad
Hardness
64 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Gyuto
Blade Material
R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad
Handle Material
Western Desert Ironwood
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
250mm
Overall Length
395mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.1mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
51mm
gWeight
215g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Takeshi Saji

Echizen, Fukui
Takeshi Saji

The 3rd generation of the Takeshi Saji forging line, working continuously from Echizen since 1948.

Coordinates
35.9°N · 136.2°E
Signature
Damascus patterns, custom handles
Steels
Shirogami #2SG2R2
From his forge in the heart of Takefu Knife Village, Takeshi Saji continues to produce some of the most visually striking and technically masterful knives in Japan. Now in his seventies, Saji-san remains one of the most dynamic and prolific blacksmiths working today, blending traditional forging techniques with bold, contemporary design.

He works across a wide spectrum of steels, from classic Japanese carbon steels to advanced stainless alloys like R2 and VG10. His signature Damascus finishes, including Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel, are unmistakable, and are often paired with an eclectic range of handle styles that reflect both innovation and deep respect for materials.

Takeshi Saji’s knives are true functional artworks, forged with character, built for performance, and deeply rooted in decades of skill and passion.
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