Knives and Kitchen Accessories

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 Maestro.

Intended use: table / sports / collection
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with 15-layer SPG2 steel edge
Handle: in black G10
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Weight: 80g.
Packaging: Cardboard box and leather sheath
Notes: The knife is 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 Maestro.

Intended use: kitchen knife, meat, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with 32-layer VG10 steel edge
Handle: in deer horn
Blade length: 235mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Weight: 233g.
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj

Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

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 forges 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.

The blade is equipped with a central plate in Blue Steel carbon steel coated on the sides with layers of steel, brass and copper plates that help to increase the resistance to oxidation and resilience.

Once again, Master Saji has succeeded in creating an innovative new art style for his knives, combining the traditional "Sakura-Maki" handle and the striking rainbow Damascus blade.

The Petty is a small utility knife used for peeling, shaping, slicing fruit and vegetables, chopping herbs and making side dishes.

Intended use: utility knife, meat, fish, vegetables
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, in laminated damascus with Blue Steel carbon steel cutting edge (63 hrc) and side plates in stainless steel, copper and brass
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Weight: 131g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj

Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

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 forges 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: kitchen knife, meat, vegetables, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with SPG2 sintered steel edge (63 hrc)
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 303mm.
Weight: 239g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj
Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

Made in France - Thermometer to measure the quantity of alcohol - The alcoholometer

The alcoholometer is a tool used to measure the percentage quantity of ethyl alcohol present in spirits.

Length 30 cm Lower part diameter: 16 mm

Upper part diameter: 9 mm It is necessary to fill a graduated cylinder with the quantity of liquid of which you want to measure the gradation.

After making sure the alcohol meter is clean, slowly immerse it in the liquid. When the alcoholometer stabilizes and floats without touching the cylinder walls, it is possible to read the percentage of alcohol indicated; immediately after checking the temperature, if it differs from 20 ° C, then the alcohol percentage must be corrected as follows: for each degree above 20 ° C, you must subtract 0.2% vol. for each degree below 20 ° C, you must add 0.2% vol

Takeshi Saji - Santoku Kitchen Chef with Maki-e Art - kitchen knife

Use: kitchen knife, meat, vegetables, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminate with edge Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Handle: lacquered wood and painted by hand
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 305mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 204g.
Sheath: lacquered wood and hand painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Note: the knife is made entirely by hand by Takeshi Saji, the painting and the chasing of the sheath is made by Master Kouichiro Tsukada with the ancient technique of Maki-e art.

Use and maintenance
- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break. - Hand wash with warm water and pat dry with towel. - Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

Stockli - Food dryer

Drying: healthy and modern

Drying is the most natural and simple way to preserve fruit, vegetables, mushrooms and herbs. In addition, dried foods are a convenient alternative to energy-intensive canned and frozen foods.

Thanks to Dorrex, it is now possible to process fresh food in its production season.

Additional basket for Dorr Max dryer compatible with Stockli dryer. Available in a version with plastic mesh and metal mesh version.