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Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 60mm
Total length: 165mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 79g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 75mm
Total length: 190mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 114g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 60mm
Total length: 167mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 78g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 65mm
Total length: 165mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 83g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Uso previsto: Colección / Deportes

Tipo de producción: Artesano
Producción de Lama: Japón
Hoja: acero inoxidable SanMai SPG2 con 67 capas - 63/64 HRC
Tratamiento con cuchilla: -
Manija: Lona negra Micarta
Longitud de la hoja: 95 mm.
Espesor de la hoja: 3.9mm.
Longitud cerrada: -
Longitud total: 200 mm.
Espesor cuando está cerrado: -
Equilibrio: -
Peso: 132 g.
Cierre: -
Clip: -
Funda: en Kydex con ataque Tek-Lok
Paquete: -
Notas: En 2007, Kiku Matsuda ganó el prestigioso Blade Show "Cuchillo del año" con un proyecto creado en colaboración con SOG.

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 5.3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 186g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attack
Package: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won in 2007 the prestigious "Knife Of The Year Awards" Blade Show with a project realized in collaboration with SOG

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose of use: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total Length: 270mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 384g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious prize at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years, he has worked with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings for blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman
Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: acidification with subsequent polishing and polishing of the wire
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 250mm.
Weight: 186g.
Sheath: in thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious award at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG Knives

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length : 235mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 390mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 465g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Kiku Matsuda Knives - Knife KM-340 - craft knife

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Tactical

Unique and no longer produced by Kiku

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: carbon steel 61HRC D2
Treatment Lama: acid
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 195mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 340mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 440g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Kydex attack with Tek-Lok
Packaging: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won in 2007 the prestigious prize at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" with a project in collaboration with SOG Knives

Kiku Matsuda è uno dei più famosi artisti e studiosi dell'affilatura di tutto il Giappone; probabilmente nella vostra collezione sarà già presente un coltello frutto della sua passione: collabora infatti da diversi anni con SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech e Randall Kings sviluppando per loro bisellature, affilature e politure delle lame.

Destinazione d'uso: Collezione/Caccia

Tipo di produzione: Artigianale
Produzione Lama: Giappone
Lama: in acciaio al carbonio OU-31 temprato a 63/64 HRC
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: G10 Black
Lunghezza lama: 130mm.
Spessore lama: 5,0mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 260mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 360g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in Kydex con attacco Tek-Lok
Confezione: -
Note: Questo coltello è stato disegnato dal giapponese Mr. Chujyo di Hokkaido - Kiku Matsuda ha vinto nel 2007 il prestigioso premio al Blade Show  "Knife Of The Year Awards" con un progetto realizzato in collaborazione con SOG KnivesKnife Of The Year Awards Knife Of The Year Awards 

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years, he has worked with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings for blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: acidification with subsequent polishing and polishing of the wire
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total Length: 275mm.
Weight: 390g.
Sheath: in thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious award at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG Knives

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (prefecture of Fukui), 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 lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji Steel products (especially damask) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishes (mostly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact make his accomplishments unique and unmistakable in the panorama of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminate with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: Tsuka-ito (plot typical of Japanese Katana) black cotton
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 340mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: Advanced
Weight: 510g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Painted wood with leather belt loop
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Takeshi Saji - Mikatsuki 180 Black - Handmade Knife

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Black Paracord
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 335mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 358g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length : 285mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 420mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 490g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made 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, 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami carbon steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: traditional Japanese, ray skin and rattan
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 184mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 100g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
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 lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forge steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishing (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: black rattan
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 225mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 146g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: wood covered with rattan
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made 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 lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forge steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishing (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 168g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Brown leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made 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 - Koinobori - black carp skin - custom Knife

Intended Use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand Forged, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Koinobori (carp) and Tou-Maki (rattan)
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 128g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by 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