steel knives

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.

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.