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The traditional Japanese pattern Seigaiha 青海波 means "waves of the blue sea." 青 means "blue", 海 means "sea", and 波 means "wave." As the name suggests, the pattern represents stylized waves lined up next to and on top of each other. The wave crest pattern is one of most well known traditional and typical geometrical patterns of Japan.
The name of “Seigaiha” is said to be derived from an episode of Gagaku ( known as Japanese elegant or classical music ). This motif was used in one the costumes of the gagaku dancers named “Seigaiha”. While it also being said to be derived from the name of a craftsman who designed the costume.
After years of development, Sakai Takayuki has designed a damascus (Suminagashi) inspired by the Seigaiha pattern. Ingeniously positioning the layers of steel before forging, a beautiful wave pattern appears on every blade in this series. A wonderful display of Sakai takayuki's extreme knowledge and respect for tradition, combined in every knife of the Seigaiha series.
