{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-sg2-black-damascus-gyuto-240mm-ironwood-western-handle","title":"Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 240mm Ironwood Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 240mm with an ironwood western handle is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking a stainless clad blade with distinctive geometry. The 240mm gyuto profile features a workhorse grind that is on the thicker side, measuring 2.2mm at the heel and middle of the spine, tapering to 1.3mm near the tip. This construction supports general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat, while the san-mai stainless damascus clad build provides an etched surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core steel is SG2 powdered stainless steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62-64 HRC for edge retention and wear resistance. This material features uniform carbide distribution to enhance toughness and reduce chipping risks during use. The knife weighs approximately 280g and measures 378mm in total length with a 51mm heel height. It pairs this blade with a Saji western handle crafted from desert ironwood, featuring a bolster and showcasing natural textures unique to each piece. Takeshi Saji produces this line in Takefu, fusing traditional Japanese bushcraft techniques with western design elements to create functional kitchen cutlery with artistic detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44061954572509,"sku":"SJ-R2BLKDAMA-GY240","price":835000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TakeshiSajiSG2BlackDamascusGyuto240mmIronwoodWesternHandleA.jpg?v=1694779186","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/takeshi-saji-sg2-black-damascus-gyuto-240mm-ironwood-western-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}