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Takeshi Saji  |  SKU: TAKE-V10RB-BU165-SAYA

Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 165mm Ebony Handle Mosaic Pin

$529.95
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Detailed Specifications
Line To Be Added - Stainless clad
Profile Bunka
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 142 g        5.01 oz
Edge Length 163 mm   .6.42 inch
Heel Height 46 mm     .1.81 inch
Width @ Spine 2.0 mm     0.08 inch
Width @ Mid 1.9 mm     0.07 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.0 mm     0.04 inch
Steel VG10 | Stainless
Blade Construction To Be Added
Hardness (HRC) 59 - 61
Surface Finish To Be Added
Handle Ebony Mosaic
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    • Free shipping for knives over AU$200 Australia wide.
    • World-wide shipping via DHL Express, 3 to 5 days.

    The Rainbow Damascus VG10 line is beautifully crafted by Master Takeshi Saji with Takefu Special Steel's unique copper / brass damascus billets. Knife is carefully matched with Saji-san's signature stag or ironwood western handle, and comes with a wooden presentation box.

    The Rainbow Damascus VG10 line is beautifully crafted by Master Takeshi Saji with Takefu Special Steel's unique copper / brass damascus billets. Knife is carefully matched with Saji-san's signature stag or ironwood western handle, and comes with a wooden presentation box.

     


    Care Instruction
    1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
    2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
    3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
    4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
    5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
    6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

    • Profile: Bunka

      A pointier version of the Santoku. The Bunka knife features a distinctive profile with a straighter edge and a pointed tip, making it versatile for a variety of kitchen tasks. Its design is a blend of the Santoku and Gyuto knives, with a blade length typically around 165mm to 180mm. The Bunka is particularly adept at slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats, thanks to its sharp edge and comfortable handling. The angled tip, also known as a reverse tanto, provides additional precision for intricate tasks such as julienning. With its unique shape and functionality, the Bunka stands out as a multifunctional knife in the culinary world.

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    • Steel: VG10

      Takefu VG10, is a high-end stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. It is a popular choice among Japanese kitchen knife makers and widely used in various types of knives, including kitchen knives, folders, and fixed blades.

      VG10 achieves a hardness of around 60-61 HRC, with some makers pushing it to 62 HRC, ensuring good edge holding and stain resistance. The steel's composition includes 15% chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance, 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 1.5% cobalt (Co) for matrix strengthening, leading to high hardness and durability. The addition of vanadium (V) refines its microstructure and, along with Cr and Mo, produces hard carbides that enhance wear resistance. VG10 is easy to sharpen, has good machinability, and supports secondary hardening with high-temperature tempering, making it suitable for blades that may undergo surface coating treatments up to about 450℃. Its well-rounded attributes make VG10 steel highly versatile, performing excellently in a range of applications from kitchen and general-purpose knives to machine blades.

      Manufacturer:

      • Takefu Special Steel, Japan

      Nature: Stainless

      Hardness: 59- 61

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    • Handle Specs

      Profile: Octagonal WA

      Material:

      • Ebony

      Crafted from a single piece of African Ebony, this ebony elegant handle has the flat Tsukiji Masamoto / Aritsugu style handle. It has a subtle taper which makes it very comfortable to hold in hand.

      The stand out feature of this handle is the simple yet elegant centre square moasic pin, which is extremely hard to manufacture. It is almost impossible to craft out a square pin from a octagonal shape (and tapered!) handle.

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    Takeshi Saji

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 165mm Ebony Handle Mosaic Pin

    $529.95

    The Rainbow Damascus VG10 line is beautifully crafted by Master Takeshi Saji with Takefu Special Steel's unique copper / brass damascus billets. Knife is carefully matched with Saji-san's signature stag or ironwood western handle, and comes with a wooden presentation box.

    The Rainbow Damascus VG10 line is beautifully crafted by Master Takeshi Saji with Takefu Special Steel's unique copper / brass damascus billets. Knife is carefully matched with Saji-san's signature stag or ironwood western handle, and comes with a wooden presentation box.

     

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