{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-r2-damascus-staghorn-handle-santoku-180mm","title":"Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Staghorn Handle Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKnife Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSantoku:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e A well-rounded knife that can accomplish a lot of cutting tasks. Santoku translates to “3 problems”. The 3 problems in this case are slicing, dicing, and mincing. Think of it as a cross between a Gyuto (chef knife) and Nakiri (veg knife). Generally short in length, 160mm-190mm, the santoku is a superb knife if space is an issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBlacksmith info\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaster Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji, has been making knives for over 50 years. He began his path immediately after high school, apprenticing under his father \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarukichi Saji. At age 30 he was designated master blacksmith, and quickly became very popular in the Japanese knife market.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving and working in Takefu city, Fukui Prefecture, Saji san is well known for his unique style, and forging techniques. He truly brings out the best qualities in all the materials he uses. His blades are perfectly balanced and absolutely beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this line of knives he uses R2 powder metallurgical steel for ease of maintenance and long lived edges. R2 is very fine grained and actually quite wear resistant for hard steel, hence it's popularity among knife makers and chefs alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll handles on this range of knives are western style Stag-horn for extra style points and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: \u003cspan\u003eR2 Powder Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC: 63:64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight at heel: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness above heel: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Western Styled Staghorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge\/Bevel: 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedges.shop\/collections\/Santoku\" title=\"Santoku\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black Nickle Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlacksmith: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedges.shop\/collections\/takeshi-saji\" title=\"Takeshi Saji\"\u003eTakeshi Saji\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31734498951270,"sku":"TKSR2S-0180DSH","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/2C97015A-17DE-4193-9F77-E8BEF70DF3CD_1_105_c.jpg?v=1592557342","url":"https:\/\/thecooksedges.shop\/products\/takeshi-saji-r2-damascus-staghorn-handle-santoku-180mm","provider":"The Cook's Edge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}