Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus 165mm Santoku with Polished Flowing Blue River Acrylic Handle 23W19 not only because of the

not only because of the beauty of his knives

Engraved mark: In Japanese Kanji "梵天 雲龍" (Bonten Unryu)

Engraved mark (Front): Sugimoto Logo

Master Shoichi Hashimoto (橋本 庄市) is a distinguished figure in high-end Japanese knifemaking

All these set Nigara apart as one of the most special knife makers in Japan

Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus 165mm Santoku with Polished Flowing Blue River Acrylic Handle 23W19 not only because of theThis 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