Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Petty 150mm Ko-deba This is a secret line

This is a secret line of Saji that I have been working on for a long long time ---- Takeshi Saji signature diamond damascus pattern R2 knife with Nishihara (Tanaka) coke-bottle style handle

While the elusive ironwood series is very diifficult to get

I really like the Tamahagane knives because some of their features and designs are just quite unique compared to a lot of the consumer grade knives that are already out there (and look identical):

edge retention and toughness

Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Petty 150mm Ko-deba This is a secret lineThe GINGA (Galaxy) line from Sakai Takayuki has a stunning mirror finished 69 layer damascus finish cladding, with latest alloy core ZA 18, developed by Aichi Steel Co. With 1. 2% Carbon, 18% Chromium and additional 1. 8% Cobalt, ZA 18 with typical HRC 61 63 can reach high sharpness, excellent edge retention and extra strong to bending and breaking. Measurement 150mm Weight 70 g Total Length 283 mm Tip to Heel Length 155 mm Blade Height at Heel 29. 3