Japanese Custom Knives by Takeshi Saji: Unique Blades for Sale

Mcusta MC-23 Series – The fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and American design

The MC-23 series marks the first collaboration between the Japanese brand Mcusta and renowned American knife maker Mike Irie, celebrated since 1991 for his compact, elegant, and highly functional hunting knives. This partnership has given rise to a line that reinterprets the classic style of the “Sport 100,” “200,” and “300” collections, preserving their original spirit while enriching them with Japanese precision craftsmanship.

Crafted in the city of Seki, the heart of Japanese knife-making tradition, the MC-23 is a fixed-blade knife that combines refined aesthetics with practicality. The blade, made of laminated VG-10 and Damascus steel with a matte gray finish and hammered texture (tsuchime), offers durability, high performance, and a distinctive visual impact. The spine features fine jimping to ensure greater control during use.

The contoured Desert Ironwood handle, embellished with elegant grooves, ensures comfort, balance, and solidity, reflecting Mcusta’s sophisticated style. A brown leather sheath completes the set, perfect for carrying and protection.

The MC-23 series is the ideal choice for collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, and lovers of quality craftsmanship, offering the perfect balance between Japanese tradition and American ingenuity.

Intended use: Collecting / Hunting

Production type: Industrial
Blade: Full tang in laminated Damascus steel, with a central core of VG-10 at 60 HRC
Blade finish: Hammered (Tsuchime)
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: Desert Ironwood with mosaic brass and copper pins
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Overall length: 168mm.
Balance: rear-weighted
Weight: 88g.
Sheath: leather, belt-mounted, for vertical carry
Packaging: cardboard box, with manufacturer’s logos
Notes: -

Discover the new Mcusta Damascus Tanto: a knife that combines the timeless elegance of traditional Japanese blades with top-tier modern performance.

Crafted from SPG-2 Powdered High Speed Tool Steel, it offers exceptional sharpness and superior edge retention. The Damascus blade, with a matte gray finish and hammered texture (tsuchime), immediately catches the eye and evokes authentic Japanese craftsmanship.

The handle, inspired by classic Japanese swords, is made of genuine stingray leather covered in black leather with a tsuka-maki-style wrap: a choice that blends tradition and innovation, ensuring a secure, stable, and comfortable grip. The full-tang construction guarantees strength and durability, while the perfect balance gives you total control in every use.

It is not just a knife, but a true piece of character, where precision and the samurai spirit meet.

Intended use: Collectible / Sport

Production type: industrial
Blade: full tang in laminated Damascus steel, with a central core of SPG2 at 61/62 HRC and outer layers of R-2
Blade finish: hammered (Tsuchime)
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: genuine stingray leather (Samekawa) grip with Tsuka-Maki leather wrapping (Tsuka-Gawa)
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2 mm.
Overall length: 285 mm.
Weight: 215 g.
Sheath: leather, belt-mounted, for vertical carry
Packaging: box made of Paulownia wood, with manufacturer’s logos
Notes: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath, which shows some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, with some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in Japan. You probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing techniques for them.

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: D2 steel hardened to 61HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Green Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Weight: 188g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” in 2007.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath - small marks on the sheath due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present - with small imperceptible marks, caused by time and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in all of Japan; you probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing for them.

Intended use: Collection/Sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total length: 275mm.
Weight: 399g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: In 2007, Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” with a project created in collaboration with SOG.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used and never removed from its original packaging
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in all of Japan; you probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing for them.

Intended use: Collection/Sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 5.3mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 186g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: In 2007, Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” with a project created in collaboration with SOG.

MCUSTA MC-0241GD Tanto SPG2/R2 Damascus - Fixed Japanese Knife

The MCUSTA MC-0241GD is a high-end fixed knife inspired by traditional Seki swords, crafted with Japanese craftsmanship. This exclusive model combines classic aesthetics with modern materials, offering a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. The SPG2/R-2 laminated damascus steel blade provides exceptional cutting performance, while the Japanese-style tsuka-gawa breed and woven leather handle ensures a secure and comfortable grip. Packaged in an elegant paulownia wood box, it is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of high-quality knives.

Intended Use: Collector/Sportsman

Type of manufacture: industrial
Blade: full tang in rolled damascus steel, with a 61/62HRC SPG2 core and R-2 outer cheeks
Blade finish: hammering (Tsuchime)
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: genuine Breed leather handle (Samekawa) with leather weave (Tsuka-Gawa)
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 195g.
Sheath: leather, belt, for vertical carry
Packaging: box made of Paulownia wood, with manufacturer's logos
Notes: -

Kanetsune Seki produces traditional, high-quality kitchen spoons, suitable for daily use. These cuchillos are the result of the skill of craftsmen who implement scrupulous techniques. Our quality guarantees products that are exceptionally durable, sharp and of extraordinary beauty.

These cuchillos are destined to continually improve, fusing new ideas with traditional techniques transmitted over more than 800 years. Kitasho Co., Ltd. was founded in 1964 in the city of Seki, Japan, known as "The City of Swords", both nationally and internationally.

We constantly strive to offer short, durable and useful items, renewing our commitment to innovation in keeping with new times.

The range of products includes kitchen spoons, navajas, camping spoons, high-end cooking spoons for even the most refined palates, as well as tigers and shorts, and everyday items.

Intended use: home/collection

Type of artesanal production
Hoja: 33 head sanmai maple with Hitachi Aogami 64HRC carbon wire and 1095 brut de forge carbon maple shells.
Production of Japanese spoons
Mango: en madera de roble
Hoja length: 245 mm.
Hole thickness: 6 mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 410 mm.
Balance: in the guard branch
Weight: 538g.
Cierre: -
Videos: -
Funda: madera de roble
Package: Black and red cardboard box with Kanetsune logos.
Note:-

Characteristics of San Mai Maple: These are different types of metals combined to create a composition that contains and intensifies the resistance of the metals individually:

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Thanks to the use of very high quality maples with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the core of the plate (Core Steel), the heat, once templada, has a hardness and a Decidedly superior court performance. which were achieved with the use of traditional maple trees.

- Mayor resilience
Built according to the principle of Japanese swords, the multi-headed maple is difficult to break thanks to the hardness of the central maple (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the maple used for the lateral covering (Stainless Steel).

- Better resistance to corrosion
The maple used for the external caps (Stainless Maple) guarantees the house a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at the galvanic level, a structure that improves resistance to corrosion, including in the steel.

- Easy processing including after heat treatment
Although the maple is normally hardened after the tempering, the lateral maple used in the multi-head process does not become softer and allows for easy mechanicalization, cutting or soldering even after the heat treatment. For optimal health performance, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improved aesthetic result
The cuchillos made with multi-layered maple or with damask pattern are aesthetically elegant, refined and much appreciated by collectors around the world at the end of the manufacturing process.

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Knife collected from a private collection in like new condition with original box - Knife made in 2017 by the famous Japanese knifemaker Takeshi Saji - The knife is supplied together with the sheath made by Saji, with an additional sheath made by the Italian cutler Simone Tonolli. This second sheath allows horizontal attachment to the belt. Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

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, Yoshoku laminated damask with Hitachi Aogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Koinobori (carp) and Tou-Maki (rattan)
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 128g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: two leather sheaths, one produced by Takeshi Saji for vertical positioning and one made by the Italian knifemaker Simone Tonolli for horizontal fixing
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 / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Paracord Green
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 335mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 358g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: ** LEATHER **
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Multi-purpose vegetable and fruit knife. Thanks to the wooden case (shirasaya), similar to the one used for the katana or the tanto, the blade remains perfectly protected and easily transportable.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Blade: 420J2 steel
Japan blade production
Handle: cherry wood
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 1mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 36g.
Sheath: cherry wood sheath
Note:

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

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, in Hitachi Shirogami 64HRC carbon steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: traditional Japanese bamboo wood
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 215mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 80g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: bamboo wood
Packaging: Carton box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Traditional Japanese carving knife "Kogatana" used in gardening, as a knife from the innseto or even for a walk and with a sharp blade only on one side. Thanks to the wooden case (shirasaya), similar to that used for the katana or for the time being, the blade remains perfectly protected and easily transportable.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Blade: SK5 carbon steel
Lama Japan production
Handle: cherry wood
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 165mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 44g.
Sheath: cherry wood sheath
Note:

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 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: Green Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 98mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 200mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 250g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: -
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

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

Purpose of use: Collection / Sportsman / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled damper with Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Wood covered with leather strip
Blade Length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total Length: 315mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 98g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather treated
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji

Purpose of use: Collection / Sportsman / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled damper with Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Paracord
Blade Length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total Length: 245mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 205g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: IN LEATHER
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji

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

Intended use: hunting / sport

Type of production Semi-Industrial
Blade: SRS-15 semi-carbon steel 63 / 64HRC
Country of production: Seki City - Japan
Handle: micarta brown with loop guard and brass rivets
Blade length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 378mm.
Weight: 464g.
Sheath: Brown leather
Packaging: cardboard box with G. Sakai logos
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, brand new, mint conditions

Takeshi Saji - Miyabi Shikarigata knife - Knife custom

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand Forged, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Sakura (cherry wood)
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 225mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 160g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather and Sakura (cherry wood)
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Intended use: hunting / collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: stainless steel M.V.S. 8 (AUS-8)
Country of production: Japan Seki
Handle: wood and leather rings, with knob and guard in mirror polished alpaca
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 210mm.
Weight: 172g.
Sheath: leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: cardboard box with Hiro logos
Notes: Knife in 1992, again, in perfect condition

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 is one of the most famous artists and scholars sharpening throughout Japan; probably in your collection is already a fruit knife of his passion: collaborates for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings developing to their bevels, and politure sharpening the blades.

Intended Use: Collection / Tactical

Type of production: Handmade
Production Country: Japan
Blade: D2 hardened carbon steel to 61 HRC
Handle: Green Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 113mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 232mm.
Balancing: Set back
Weight: 210g.
Sheath: Kydex with Tek-Lok attack
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won in 2007 the prestigious prize at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" with a project carried out in collaboration with SOG Knives

Kiku Matsuda Knives - Momose Gawa Fishing Knife KM-390 - Knife

Kiku Matsuda is a great fisherman and model Momose Gawa is his favorite for fishing in the river.

Intended use: Sport / Fishing

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: stainless steel 14C28N
Treatment Lama: acid
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 170mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 74g.
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 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 Knives - Yuki Kaze Knife KM-460 - craft knife

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: carbon steel OU-31 hardened to 63/64 HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 176mm.
Blade thickness: 6,8mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 314mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 486g.
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

Takeshi Saji - Bat 150 - Knife Craft

Intended Use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminate with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: black micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 290mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 406g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Black 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: 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

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

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/Sportivo

Tipo di produzione: Artigianale
Produzione Lama: Giappone
Lama: in acciaio al carbonio OU-31 temprato a 63/64 HRC
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: Black Canvas Micarta 
Lunghezza lama: 105mm.
Spessore lama: 5,5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 215mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 260g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in Kydex con attacco Tek-Lok
Confezione: -
Note: 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 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/Sportivo

Tipo di produzione: Artigianale
Produzione Lama: Giappone
Lama: in acciaio al carbonio OU-31 temprato a 63/64 HRC
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: Green Canvas Micarta 
Lunghezza lama: 98mm.
Spessore lama: 5,5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 200mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 250g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in Kydex con attacco Tek-Lok
Confezione: -
Note: 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 

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: Green 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 .

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 : Wood covered with leather strip
Blade length : 265mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 395mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 422g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather treated
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

Rockstead - Chu DLT - knife

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest honor among the artisan knife makers in Japan, proved to be exceptional in cutting capacity, penetration and sealing wire is at the level of innovation for materials and construction techniques.

Blade: Stainless steel with 64HRC Hitachi YXR7 to cover DLT571 3micron
Handle: in green paracord
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade Thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 2150mm.
Weight: 284g.
Balancing: 1cm back from the lower branch of the guard
Sheath: Leather
Note: Product is out of print

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

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, carbon steel Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: traditional Japanese rope
Blade length: 56mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 168mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 80g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: 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 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 / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 290mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 250g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in wood
Packaging: Cardboard box

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: Sakura (legno di ciliegio)
Lunghezza lama: 140mm.
Spessore lama: 5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 245mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 182g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: Cuoio e Sakura (legno di ciliegio)
Confezione: Scatola di cartone
Note: interamente realizzati a mano da 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

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.

Il kiridashi è uno strumento a metà tra un coltello e un taglierino dai molteplici utilizzi. La particolarità del Kiridashi è data dalla bisellatura asimmetrica: uno solo dei due lati è affilato mentre l'altro resta piatto. 

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: intreccio in rattan
Lunghezza lama: 65mm.
Spessore lama: 3.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 200mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 100g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: scatola di legno
Confezione: Scatola di cartone
Note: interamente realizzati a mano da Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji - Yuh-yuh-Born - custom knife

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand-forged, carbon steel Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Wood riveted
Blade length: 200mm.
Blade thickness: 7mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 370mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 416g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood and leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Intended use: Hunting / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade: full tang steel sanmai with sharp steel VG-10 to 59/60HRC cheeks and external nickel damascus 33 layers
Blade Production: Japan
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 183mm.
Balance: on the branch of lower guard
Weight: 42g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: Black leather
Notes: -

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