steel knives

WAKI XXV ANNIVERSARIUM LIMITED EDITION is a limited series version of only 150 pieces that keeps all the features of the famous Waki model intact.

This product is an elaboration of the Japanese Wakizashi sword, a typical blade 30 to 60 centimeters long, which the Samurai always carried in contact with the body, where the Katana was carried exclusively in battle.

The blade has the classic Japanese Tanto profile and is made of Böhler N690 steel with heat treatments that raise its hardness to 58 HRC for the best combination of edge hold and strength. The blade, with flat rounding, features a precious satin finish.

The handle, in black coloring, is made of Forprene while The black-colored Cordura sheath is equipped with a MOLLE system that ensures safe carrying of the razor-sharp blade by protecting it from shocks that could reduce its efficiency.

WAKI XXV ANNIVERSARIUM LIMITED EDITION comes in an IP67-certified watertight Polypropylene technical case with pressurization valve that is weather, dust and shock resistant. Also inside is a metal plaque with the numbering of the limited series of 150 and a commemorative coin of the twenty-fifth Extrema Ratio anniversary.

Intended Use: Collection / Tactical / Machete

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel at 58HRC
Blade Treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Forprene
Blade Length: 297mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm. tapering to 4mm from the handle.
Total length: 456mm.
Weight: 384g.
Sheath: cordura, compatible with M.O.L.L.E. systems.
Packaging: polypropylene case with numbered metal plaque and commemorative coin with Extrema Ratio logos
Notes: Limited and numbered edition made in only 150 pieces

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.

Uso Consigliato: verdura, carne cruda, pesce

Produzione: Idaho, USA
Lama: in acciaio inox CPM-S35VN con finitura Silver PVD
Taglio: di tipo asimmetrico, non adatta a mancini
Lunghezza Lama: 165mm.
Lunghezza Totale: 286mm.
Impugnatura: Ultem 1000 (un particolare polimero incredibilmente resistente ad abrasioni e ad alte temperature)
Spessore Lama: 3.8mm.
Peso: 179g.

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.

Questi coltelli giapponesi, preziosi gioielli realizzati artigianalmente ed in tiratura limitata, sono caratterizzati dalla meticolosa lavorazione ad intaglio di impugnatura e fodero in legno di quercia laccato denominata "Wa Urushi"

La lama di 21cm è in acciaio laminato con tagliente in acciaio Cromo/Vanadio/Molibdeno a 62HRC e lamine esterne in damasco al Nickel a 63 strati in modo da coniugare un design superlativo ad una capacità di taglio, penetrazione e tenuta del filo senza eguali.

Impiego: pesce, sashimi
Paese di produzione: Giappone
Tipo di produzione: artigianale
Lunghezza lama: 21cm
Materiale lama: acciaio laminato 62HRC con damasco esterno a 63 strati
Materiale impugnatura: legno di quercia laccato
Materiale fodero: legno di quercia laccato
Note: fodero ed impugnatura intagliate e lavorate interamente a mano con la tecnica tradizionale del "Wa Urushi"