Takeshi Saji, the third-generation head of Saji Uchi Hamono, a knife manufacturer based in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's leading knife-making regions.
At the young age of 44, he was certified as a traditional craftsman, and with over 30 years of experience and skill, he makes a variety of hatchets, knives, and kitchen knives.
Handling
While inheriting tradition, they are not bound by it, and they also have blade designs that incorporate a Western taste, as well as sports knives.
He creates his own unique worldview by using highly functional materials such as ironwood and micarta.
His knives made from colored Damascus are very famous and popular due to their beautiful appearance.
Specifications: Each knife is handmade, so the size, weight, and blade finish may vary.
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Manufacturer Size:
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21cm
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24cm
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full length:
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347mm
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377mm
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Actual blade length:
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209mm
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238mm
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Blade width at base:
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48mm
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50mm
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Blade thickness:
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2.09mm
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2.15mm
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weight:
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207g
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233g
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Blade structure: Three-layers
Blade core material: SG2
Blade side material: Stainless steel
Blade finish: Hammered
Blade shape: Gyuto
Double-edged
Brand: Takeshi Saji
Handle: Karin wood
Kuchigane: Stainless steel
Production area: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
