Saji Bunka Rainbow Damascus 170mm (6.7")
🚩 Carbon steel core with stainless cladding. Easier to maintain than full carbon steel, but the exposed edge can still develop patina or rust if not cared for properly. Wash and dry immediately after use.
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Third-generation blacksmith Takeshi Saji from the famous Takefu Knife Village created a masterpiece with his new Rainbow Damascus limited edition series (we only got 2pcs of each). These knives could very well be a collector's item, although we believe that any knife should be used for its primary function, no matter how good it looks. So, you can keep them behind glass, or use them in your kitchen, just keep in mind that these knives are very special pieces of tools/art.
Bunka shape of the blade a multi-purpose shape, you'll be able to cut veggies, meat and fish with it. Due to its relatively flat belly it will perform best as a chopper, while the pointy tip will be useful for detailed work and cutting fish or meat.
Saji Bunka Rainbow Damascus 170mm (6.7") is definitely not just a looker. If you check under the hood, you will find some amazing specs there too. The core of this knife is made of the high-carbon Aogami #2 (Blue) steel, tempered to around 62-63 HRC, which was clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel, to which brass and copper were added to get this beautiful rainbow colors and Damascus pattern from which these knives got their name. So, you get a package of the high-carbon steel core, clad into layers of softer stainless steel, getting the best of both worlds. Aogami #2 is among the best Japanese steels around since it holds a sharp edge for a long time and is at the same time very easy to resharpen, but needs a lot of maintenance (wiping it dry after every use and oiling the blade), otherwise it develops rust extremely fast. But since the outer layers are stainless, it means the blade will be more forgiving and won't rust immediately if you'll forget to oil it (but please don't).
The Western style (Yo) handle is made of very dense and durable ironwood. The blade is secured to the handle with 3 stainless pins, the middle one features a mosaic design for the extra lavish look! A stainless bolster was added for comfortable grip and balance. The knife is safely stored in a traditional Japanese wooden box with a burned Saji's trademark kanji characters on the top.
In short, this knife is a great example of usable art!
Blade shape: Bunka
Steel type: Aogami #2
Blade construction: San-Mai [brass + copper] / V-edge / damask
Hardness (HRC scale): 62-63
Overall length: 290mm (11.4")
Blade length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade height: 50mm (2.0")
Spine thickness: 2.0mm (0.08")
Weight: 235g (8.3 oz)
Handle length: 117mm (4.6")
Handle type / wood: Western / Ironwood
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji
Location of the smithy: ECHIZEN - TAKEFU KNIFE VILLAGE / Fukui Prefecture / Japan
☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
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DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.
Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
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