Takeshi Saji Rainbow Petty 15 cm Aogami #2 Octagon

The Takeshi Saji Rainbow Petty 15 cm Aogami #2 Octagon is a compact yet highly expressive Japanese utility knife designed for precision focused kitchen work. Its Petty profile makes it ideal for trimming, peeling, portioning, and other tasks where control and accuracy are essential.

Hand forged by Takeshi Saji, the blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core, appreciated for its excellent edge retention and lively cutting feel. Heat treated to approximately 63 plus minus 1 HRC, the blade offers a stable and efficient cutting edge. Stainless steel cladding combined with layers of copper and brass creates the distinctive Rainbow Damascus finish, giving each knife a unique and dynamic appearance.

The blade geometry is compact and consistent, supporting clean and controlled cuts despite the knife’s small size. Out of the box sharpness and refined grind make this Petty immediately ready for precise work.

An octagonal rosewood handle completes the knife, keeping the weight low and shifting the balance slightly forward. This results in a nimble, responsive feel in hand and excellent control during detailed cutting tasks.

This Rainbow Petty represents Takeshi Saji’s ability to merge advanced forging techniques with everyday usability, creating a knife that is both highly functional and visually striking.

Specifications

• Brand: Takeshi Saji
• Origin: Japan
• Knife type: Petty
• Blade length: 14.9 cm
• Overall length: 27.6 cm
• Blade height at heel: 3.1 cm
• Blade height mid: 2.8 cm
• Spine thickness at heel: 2.7 mm
• Spine thickness mid: 2.0 mm
• Handle length: 11.5 cm
• Handle: octagonal, rosewood
• Steel: Aogami #2 core, stainless cladding
• Blade finish: Rainbow Damascus
• Hardness: 63 plus minus 1 HRC
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 83 g