Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji 佐治作
Production area: Echizen, Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Size: 180 mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG10, Covered with Soft Damascus Stainless Steel
Handle: Cow Horn
Total length: 304 mm
Edge length: 178 mm
Length from handle to tip: 183 mm
Blade height: 50 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Handle length: 120 mm
Weight: 247g
Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Master Saji is a third-generation blacksmith from Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, who was certified as a traditional knife craftsman at the age of 44. He produces Damascus knives, often paired with unique custom handles such as handcrafted ironwood handles. A legend in hunting knife making, Master Saji has a unique eye for fine workmanship and is also constantly innovating, bringing new looks to his knives.
Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji 佐治作
Production area: Echizen, Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Size: 180 mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG10, Covered with Soft Damascus Stainless Steel
Handle: Cow Horn
Total length: 304 mm
Edge length: 178 mm
Length from handle to tip: 183 mm
Blade height: 50 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Handle length: 120 mm
Weight: 247g
Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Master Saji is a third-generation blacksmith from Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, who was certified as a traditional knife craftsman at the age of 44. He produces Damascus knives, often paired with unique custom handles such as handcrafted ironwood handles. A legend in hunting knife making, Master Saji has a unique eye for fine workmanship and is also constantly innovating, bringing new looks to his knives.