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Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 175mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Rainbow Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Knife Information
Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 335mm |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Rainbow Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Paring |
| Blade Length: | 97mm |
| Overall Length: | 224mm |
| Weight: | 70g |
| Blade Height: | 34mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 340mm |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | AUS8, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Pakka Wood |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 88g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 35mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | White 1 Core, Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 362mm |
| Weight: | 155g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
*Bundle also includes Edge Guards, Black Habitat 6pc Knife Roll, 1000/6000 Combination Whetstone with Holder (Colour may vary), Nagura & Guide Clip
| Style: | Petty, Santoku, Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 135mm, 170mm, 210mm |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bocote |
| Steel: | SLD Stainless Steel |
| HRC: | ~60-61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 139mm |
| Overall Length: | 267mm |
| Weight: | 91g |
| Blade Height: | 36mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 197g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 390mm |
| Weight: | 205g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 60mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 1 Core, Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
167mm White 2 Core Stainless Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 167mm |
| Overall Length: | 318mm |
| Weight: | 182g |
| Blade Height: | 53mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.1mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.7mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 156mm |
| Overall Length: | 286mm |
| Weight: | 108g |
| Blade Height: | 37mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Weight: | 149g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Knife Information
Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a 20cm felt lined blade guard and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 175mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 290mm |
| Weight: | 149g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Damascus |
| Handle Material: | Pakkawood Western |
| HRC: | ~60 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde Ferrule |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 - 3 Knife Set with Magnetic Strip
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 - 3 Knife Set with Magnetic Strip
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto 210mm, Bunka 165mm & Petty 150mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Fluorine Resin Non Stick Coated Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Wenge/Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | ~61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 410mm |
| Weight: | 140g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 36mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Knife Information
Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a 22cm felt lined blade guard and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 335mm |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~64 |