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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 20cm felt lined blade guard and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 175mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~64 |
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 15cm felt lined blade guard and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 135g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 390mm
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 390mm
Specifications
| Style: | Sakimaru Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 390mm |
| Overall Length: | 570mm |
| Weight: | 546g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Diamond Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful 4th generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. He joined his fathers workshop in 1999, and has been making knives ever since. He has come to prominence with his R2 line, and excellent heat treatment and hard-wearing nature of his blades. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Overall Length: | 245mm |
| Weight: | 60g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 391mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Weight: | 225g |
| Blade Material: | House Blend Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Yo Western |
| HRC: | ~65-66 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Weight: | 183g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Birch w/White G10 Spacer |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Weight: | 183g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 285mm |
| Weight: | 96g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 32mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: |
Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 62 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon African Blackwood w/Blonde Buffalo |
Specifications
| Style: | Sakimaru Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 300mm |
| Overall Length: | 460mm |
| Weight: | 285g (Feels solid!) |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| HRC: | 62 |
| Handle Material: | Oval Rosewood w/Black Pakka Bolster |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 350mm |
| Weight: | 158g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 272mm |
| Overall Length: | 421mm |
| Weight: | 157g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 37mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Nashiji Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
| HRC: | 61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 400mm |
| Weight: | 161g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 38mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 395mm |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.4mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Dark Oak Octagon |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 290mm |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | VG1, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Pakka Wood |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 360mm |
| Weight: | 148g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.6mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 245mm |
| Overall Length: | 400mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 317mm |
| Weight: | 178g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53.5mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: |
SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
*Bundle includes Magnetic Wall Holder*
| Style: | Petty, Bunka, Nakiri, Gyuto, Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 135, 165, 165, 210, 240, 270mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Weight: | 145g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |