Saji SPG STRIX 8.25" Gyuto

The Saji Gyuto is a multi-purpose Western style knife, designed for slicing meat, fish, and cutting a head of cabbage and more. It is made of a new stainless powder steel called SPG STRIX, which offers extreme hardness at 64-65 HRC. It's also useful for those in the meat industry who cut large amounts of meat. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Blacksmith in Japan, as well as a member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. Takeshi Saji is officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a Traditional Master Craftsman by the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Brand: Saji
Maker: Takeshi Saji
Origin: Echizen, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)

Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: SPG STRIX Stainless Powder Steel
Hardness: 64-65 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki Tsuchime ("Hammered Polish")
Mark: Hand Engraved ("Saji Made")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut with Ebony Ferrule

Blade Length: 8.25" (210mm)
Edge Length: 8.25" (210mm)
Blade Height: 1.9" (47mm)
Handle Length: 5.12" (130mm)
Overall Length: 14.1" (360mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.4mm
Weight: 5.8 oz. (167g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).

Item number: HK-12208