Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus 165mm Santoku with Polished Flowing Blue River Acrylic Handle 23W19 the first generation Masamoto -

the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17

1") / 150mm (5

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Engraved mark (Front): Sugimoto Logo

Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus 165mm Santoku with Polished Flowing Blue River Acrylic Handle 23W19 the first generation Masamoto -This Santoku is handcrafted by Echizen master blacksmith Takeshi Saji using R2 SG2 steel, heat treated to 63 HRC. The blade features a diamond Damascus finish that extends to the grind in this beautiful suminagashi pattern, and is paired with a blue turquoise handle. The famous Saji quality when it comes to forging, heat treatment and grinding, and the thinness behind the edge make this knife a superior cutting performer. When it comes to aesthetic