Details
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
Specifications
Brand | Saji Takeshi |
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Country of production | Japan |
Blade Type | Fixed |
Blade Length | 20/25cm |
Edge | Plain |
Blade Tip | Drop point |
Blade thickness | 5 mm |
Blade Finish | None (Satin / Stonewashed) |
Carbon Steel | Shirogami laminated |
Handle Material | Paracord |
colour | black |
Designer | Takeshi Saji |
Rarity | Rare |
Materials and Finishes | 8 |
Steel Quality | 8,5 |
Strength | 9 |
Practicality | 7,5 |
Aesthetic | 8 |
Quality/Price | 7,5 |