Takeshi Saji SG2 Tsuchime Nakiri with Chinese Quince Wood Handle
Takeshi Saji SG2 175mm Nakiri with Quince Wood Handle This masterpiece by Saji Hamono shows off the extraordinary fit and finish of their handles, featuring a beautiful handle made of quince wood. The pebble pattern on the blade is artfully added by hand. Made of a top-tier powdered metallurgy super steel, the performance matches its looks! The knife comes with a magnetic showcase box for elegant storage and display. Specifications Blade Steel Type: Mirror Finished SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel Core Cladding: Stainless Steel Blade Edge: Double-Edged 50 / 50 bevel Rockwell Hardness: Approx. 63 HRC Handle: Quince wood with stainless bolster and golden rings Knife Type: Nakiri Blade Length: 175mm Heel Height: 50mm Spine above Heel: 1.96mm Weight: 221 grams Country of Origin: Japan Common Questions What is a nakiri knife best used for? A nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, ideal for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables with p