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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: | Nakiri |
Blade Length: | 175mm |
Overall Length: | 300mm |
Weight: | 256g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
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: | Petty |
Blade Length: | 135mm |
Overall Length: | 240mm |
Weight: | 135g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
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: | Sujihiki |
Blade Length: | 270mm |
Overall Length: | 400mm |
Weight: | 232g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 40mm |
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 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 |
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 |
Specifications
Style: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 210mm |
Overall Length: | 335mm |
Weight: | 259g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad |
Handle Material: | Western Turquoise |
HRC: | ~64 |
Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - African Blackwood
$402.00 USD
Unit price perTakeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Gyuto 240mm - African Blackwood
$402.00 USD
Unit price perKnife 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.
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 |
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.
Specifications
Style: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 250mm |
Overall Length: | 395mm |
Weight: | 215g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
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 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 |
Specifications
Style: | Sujihiki |
Blade Length: | 275mm |
Overall Length: | 435mm |
Weight: | 217g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.4mm |
Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Diamond Damascus Clad |
Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
HRC: | ~64 |
Takeshi Saji VG10-W Nashiji Rainbow Damascus Bunka 165mm - Dark Maple
$292.00 USD
Unit price perTakeshi Saji VG10-W Nashiji Rainbow Damascus Bunka 165mm - Dark Maple
$292.00 USD
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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: | 200mm |
Overall Length: | 340mm |
Weight: | 169g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
HRC: | 63 |
Handle Material: | African Blackwood - Blonde Horn |
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 |