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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, a few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Available on the market: Very difficult to find and only available on “drop” from the manufacturer
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: A few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Marks on handle: A few imperceptible aesthetic marks on the spacer and titanium clip
* Box: Present
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Shop Built by Ansø of Denmark

The “Shop Built” line by Ansø of Denmark was created to offer Jens Ansø's original designs in a more accessible and reproducible form than his custom knives, which are traditionally produced in extremely limited quantities. All “Shop Built” models are designed by Jens Ansø in Denmark and made by his team of skilled craftsmen, who take care of every stage of production with great attention to detail.

This product range maintains the same design philosophy, build quality, and craftsmanship that have made Ansø's work famous, but with a more structured and sustainable production process, designed to satisfy a wider audience without compromising on high-quality materials and finishes.

The AROS model

The AROS is a compact and versatile folding knife, designed as a utility tool for everyday use (EDC). Designed by Jens Ansø, it stands out for its unique design and precision engineering, designed to offer superior performance in everyday activities: from opening packages to more controlled cutting and carving.

The AROS features an innovative integral monoblock frame on each side, incorporating pivot screws, button lock, clip, and lanyard hole in a single precision-machined piece. The two parts of the handle are securely joined with titanium screws on the back, ensuring strength and a clean line.

The 2.5-inch (64 mm) blade now features a hollow grind, a new feature that further improves cutting capabilities while maintaining a slim and elegant profile. The flipper tab is designed to ensure quick opening and, once open, also functions as finger protection. The careful shaping of the blade tang contributes to a comfortable and secure grip, confirming Ansø's focus on functionality and user experience.

Intended use: EDC / Sports

Production type: Midtech
Country of production: Denmark
Blade: RWL34 stainless steel
Blade finish: stonewashed
Handle: 6Al4V titanium and micarta
Blade length: 62mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 91mm.
Total length: 153mm.
Weight: 57g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: solid titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Anso of Denmark logos, warranty certificates
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection, date of manufacture May 2024

Italian handmade knife designed for versatile, everyday use.

The full tang D2 steel blade with Stone Edge finish guarantees reliability and character, while the Micarta handle offers a secure grip in all conditions.

Sturdy, well-balanced, and compact, it comes with a M.O.L.L.E.-compatible Kydex sheath and certificate of authenticity. A unique piece, handmade with care and attention to detail.

Use: Light Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: full tang, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Stone Edge
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 118mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 239mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 280g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt attachment.
Packaging: accompanied by warranty and authenticity certificate.
Notes: handcrafted knife.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, a few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Available on the market: Very difficult to find and only available on “drop” from the manufacturer
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: A few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Marks on handle: A few imperceptible aesthetic marks on the spacer and titanium clip
* Box: Present
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Shop Built by Ansø of Denmark

The “Shop Built” line by Ansø of Denmark was created to offer Jens Ansø's original designs in a more accessible and reproducible form than his custom knives, which are traditionally produced in extremely limited quantities. All “Shop Built” models are designed by Jens Ansø in Denmark and made by his team of skilled craftsmen, who take care of every stage of production with great attention to detail.

This product range maintains the same design philosophy, build quality, and craftsmanship that have made Ansø's work famous, but with a more structured and sustainable production process, designed to satisfy a wider audience without compromising on high-quality materials and finishes.

The AROS model

The AROS is a compact and versatile folding knife, designed as a utility tool for everyday use (EDC). Designed by Jens Ansø, it stands out for its unique design and precision engineering, designed to offer superior performance in everyday activities: from opening packages to more controlled cutting and carving.

The AROS features an innovative integral monoblock frame on each side, incorporating pivot screws, button lock, clip, and lanyard hole in a single precision-machined piece. The two parts of the handle are securely joined with titanium screws on the back, ensuring strength and a clean line.

The 2.5-inch (64 mm) blade now features a hollow grind, a new feature that further improves cutting capabilities while maintaining a slim and elegant profile. The flipper tab is designed to ensure quick opening and, once open, also functions as finger protection. The careful shaping of the blade tang contributes to a comfortable and secure grip, confirming Ansø's focus on functionality and user experience.

Intended use: EDC / Sports

Production type: Midtech
Country of production: Denmark
Blade: RWL34 stainless steel
Blade finish: stonewashed
Handle: 6Al4V titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 62mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 91mm.
Total length: 153mm.
Weight: 57g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: solid titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Anso of Denmark logos, warranty certificates
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection, date of manufacture May 2024

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: collection/sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -

Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.

Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.

The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.

Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.

In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.

Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.

In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.

Intended Use: Light Utility / Bushcraft

Type of production: Handmade
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Finish: Marble
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: unwrapped, supplied with warranty certificate
Notes: each knife is unique and handcrafted

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably from the late 1970s/early 1980s.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available On order, with waiting list.
* Sharpening: Factory original, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: Small horizontal marks due to insertion and removal from scabbard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on aluminum tang.
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended use: hunting / fishing / light hiking

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: O1 steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: leather rings, brass guard, duralumin pommel
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3.8mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Weight: 130g.
Scabbard: handmade, leather, for vertical carrying on belt
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably late 1970s/early 1980s in excellent condition - previously purchased knife from a private collection

History of the Model
The Model 7 was designed as a scaled-down version of the Model 3 Hunter.

Almost immediately, the idea of a scaled-down version of the new Hunter dawned on Bo Randall as an ideal knife for his fellow anglers. An avid fisherman since his youth, Bo regarded this new knife as a labor of love and immediately set to work on the project. At first he tried 4- and 4.5-inch blades, but then opted for the 4 1/2-inch one. Bo wanted the right handle for cleaning brook trout and similar sized fish, so he reduced the size of the handle of the new Hunter and changed its shape. Naturally, he called this model the "Fisherman," and some early prototypes with 4-inch blades were delivered to some dealers during the latter part of September 1945.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available On order
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Packaging: Zip pouch, original
* Scabbard: Leather, pocket size, original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: sports/collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel M390 60/61HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 176mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 99mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Weight: 64g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: removable, titanium
Scabbard: Leather pouch
Packaging: Zip pouch and certificate of authenticity and warranty 
Notes: Designed and made entirely by hand in Italy by Franco "Frank" Bonassi, Decemnre 2019 example with serial number T27 - Previously purchased, from private collection

Type of production: Artisanal
Blade production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Stone Edge
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balance: backwards
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the product photographed.

Intended use: Utility / Collection

Type of production: Artisanal
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Balance: backwards
Weight: 318g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: without packaging - supplied with Wander Tactical certificate of authenticity and guarantee
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted, custom version with WT and DP hallmark; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the product photographed.

Intended use: hiking / bushcraft

Type of production: Artisan
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Stone Edge
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Intended use: hiking / bushcraft

Type of production: Artisan
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Black Blood
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Intended use: Utility / Collection

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 238mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 293g.
Sheath: in Kydex
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical guarantee
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 3,5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 3,5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 3,5mm.
Total length: 162mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Intended Use: Utility / Collection

Production type: Handmade
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 319g.
Sheath: brown leather
Package: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and warranty Wander Tactical
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Intended Use: Utility / Collection

Kind of production: Handmade
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Marble
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total lenght: 235mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 289g.
Sheath: Kydex
Package: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and warranty Wander Tactical
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted, there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the product photographed.

Intended use: Utility / Collection

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Iron Washed
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 289g.
Sheath: in leather
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical guarantee
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Excellent condition, has small marks and scratches on the titanium sleeve, factory sharpened - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-artisan
Country of production: USA
Blade: in CTS-XHP Black stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Handle: Grade 5 titanium
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 122mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 187g.
Opening: titanium thumbstood for right-handers
Washers: Steel ball bearings
Closing: Framelock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

The Lynx is designed to satisfy all users in the 'scope of the Hunt, the Bushcraft and Survival. Thickness and dimensions have been studied to facilitate precision work and at the same time be reliable even for heavy work. Handy and compact, it is the perfect companion for the outdoors.

Intended use: Utility / Collection

Type of production: Custom
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: GunKote Raw Dual Tone
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 318g.
Sheath: leather, ambidextrous
Packaging: no packaging - supplied with a certificate of originality and Wander Tactical guarantee
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finish, color and materials with the product shown in the photo.

Intended use: Tactical / Heavy Duty

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: U.S.A.
Blade: in d2 steel
Blade treatment: Black
Handle: Titanium Gray
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 12.5mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 172g.
Opening: ambidextrous
Washers: in brass
Closure: Framelock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: Tactical / Heavy Duty

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: USA
Blade: in d2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Titanium Gray
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 12.5mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 172g.
Opening: ambidextrous
Washers: in brass
Closure: Framelock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co Stainless Steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: in steel, with ebony wood inserts
Blade length: 52mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2mm.
Length closed: 72mm.
Total length: 124mm.
Thick when closed: 8.5mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 44g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: BackLock
Clip: Absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: Tactical / Collective

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: CTS-XHP stainless steel
Blade Treatment: Black PVD
Grip: Titanium Grade 5
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: 122mm.
Overall length: 216mm.
Closed thickness: 13.2mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 187g.
Opening: Titanium thumbstood for the righteous
Washers: Steel ball bearings
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Titanium, Removable
Packing: nylon bag with EOS logos
Notes: -

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: craftsmanship
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled damper with Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Sakura (cherry wood)
Blade Length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 290mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 248g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather and Sakura (cherry wood)
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji è nato nel 1948 a Takefu (prefettura di Fukui), una città situata all'incirca nel centro del Giappone e nel cuore di una zona da secoli votata alla produzione di lame. Il suo laboratorio è ancora lì, costruito intorno al forno grazie al quale, ormai da parecchi anni, Takeshi Saji forgia l'acciaio (soprattutto damasco) con cui realizza vari modelli di coltelli tradizionali giapponesi. La scelta dei materiali per le finiture (prevalentemente naturali), le linee essenziali - evocatrici dell'utilizzo - e gli accostamenti cromatici di raro impatto rendono le sue realizzazioni uniche e inconfondibili nel panorama della coltelleria mondiale e, in patria, gli sono valse il prestigioso titolo di Maestro.

Destinazione d'uso: Collezione/Sportivo

Tipo di produzione: Artigianale
Produzione Lama: Giappone
Lama: Forgiata a mano, in damasco laminato con tagliente in Hitachi Shirogami a 64HRC
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: Tou-Maki (Rattan arrotolato) e Pitone (pelle di serpente)
Lunghezza lama: 147mm.
Spessore lama: 4.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 268mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 190g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: Pelle di Pitone
Confezione: Scatola di cartone
Note: interamente realizzati a mano da Takeshi Saji

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: craftsmanship
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled steel with cutting edge in VG-10 to 61HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Tou-Maki (Rolled Rattan) and Same-Kawa (Breast Skin)
Blade Length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 255mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 190g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Same-Kawa (breed skin)
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled damper with Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Tou-Maki (Rolled Rattan) and leather
Blade Length: 134mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 250mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 162g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather and Rattan
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: traditional Japanese, in stingray leather with silk weaving
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 280mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 248g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Painted wood with cotton sageo
Packaging: Cardboard box and silk sheath
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji - Cha Hebi Hanta Crocodile Skin - Damascus blade

Intended Use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand Forged, laminated damask with sharp steel Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Tou-maki (rolled Rattan) and crocodile skin
Blade length: 139mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 252mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 180g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Crocodile Skin
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled steel with VG-10 edge at 61HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Tou-Maki (rolled rattan) and Same-Kawa (ray skin)
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 255mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 190g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Same-Kawa (ray skin)
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Tou-Maki (Rolled Rattan) and snakeskin
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 272mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 192g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Snake Skin
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji