Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Petty 150mm Heart-shaped Ironwood HandleThe Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for professional chefs and collectors requiring a precision tool with distinctive aesthetics. This double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core manufactured by Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62 64 HRC for high wear resistance and edge retention. The san mai construction wraps the core in stainless damascus cladding with an etched black finish,

As a dedicated general slicing tool

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip with minimalist geometry that pairs with the single-bevel blade for controlled draw-cutting motion

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Before first use: oil seasoning

Constructed as san-mai stainless clad

providing a thin geometry behind the edge that reduces friction during slicing tasks

this knife combines traditional forging aesthetics with functional specifications for intricate kitchen work where reactive carbon steel care is accepted

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An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip profile

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Aogami Super steel provides high hardness between 62 and 65 HRC with added tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness

We do recommend keeping a spray bottle handy to keep the stones wet while sharpening