Hand-forged in Echizen, finished in Tennessee—experience the Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 180 mm, a pocket-sized powerhouse dressed in copper, brass, and nickel.

Why it belongs on your board

Founding master of Takefu Knife Village: Saji-san helped build the co-op that birthed modern Echizen craftsmanship.

Signature Rainbow Damascus: 32 alternating layers of copper, brass, and nickel over a Blue #2 core—etched for a holographic, coffee-rich patina.

Perfect 180 mm length: Nimble like a santoku, tall like a full gyuto—ideal for home prep and line-cook stations alike.

Blade & build

• Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2), hardened to 62–63 HRC. • Construction: San-mai hammer-forged, laser-engraved kanji. • Grind: 50/50 symmetrical edge for left & right-hand use.

Choose your handle

Select a black water-buffalo horn wa handle or any bespoke option below—we’ll install and balance it in-house (1-2 day lead time).

Care & maintenance

Blue #2 takes a razor edge but will patina. Rinse, hand-dry, and oil lightly after use. Add our professional sharpening service and we’ll ship it honed to 2 µm for out-of-box performance.

Specs

Edge length: 180 mm • Heel height: 46 mm • Spine: 2.1 mm

Weight (blade only): ~135 g

HRC: 62–63 • Edge grind: even 15°/side

Who is Takeshi Saji? A third-generation smith, Saji-san forged his first hunting knife at age 14. He pioneered colored Damascus in Japan and holds the Echizen Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) title.

Ready to add rainbow fire to your rack? Choose a handle, add sharpening if desired, and click Add to Cart. Questions? Hit the chat—we’re knife nerds too.