Takeshi Saji VG10 Tsuchime Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Polished Azurite Malachite Acrylic Handle Hinoki Handle Blade Height (at heel): 42mm

Blade Height (at heel): 42mm / 46mm / 46mm

It can be used in the same manner as conventional (kiln-fired) whetstones

Blade Height (at heel): 50mm / 52mm

I can strop right after the Atoma 1200

"33 Layers VG10 Damascus Steel"

Takeshi Saji VG10 Tsuchime Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Polished Azurite Malachite Acrylic Handle Hinoki Handle Blade Height (at heel): 42mmThis Gyuto is handcrafted by Echizen master blacksmith Takeshi Saji using VG10 stainless steel, heat treated to 62 HRC. The blade features a tsuchime (hand hammered) finish that extends to the grind with a beautiful suminagashi (Damascus) pattern, and is paired with a polished Azurite Malachite acrylic handle. The famous Saji quality when it comes to forging, heat treatment and grinding, and the thinness behind the edge make this knife a superior