Takeshi Saji is 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. Now with over 30 years of experience and skill, he makes a variety of hatchets, knives, and handles.

While having inherited the tradition, they are not bound by it, and they also have blade designs that incorporate Western tastes, as well as sports knives.

He creates a unique worldview by manipulating highly functional materials such as ironwood and micarta. His knives made from colored Damascus are especially famous and popular due to their beautiful appearance.

This is a representative colored Damascus series made by Saji Takeshi, dating back to the days of traditional hatchets and Japanese-style knives.

By using blue paper steel as the core material and copper for the Damascus steel, the Damascus pattern has a vivid color.

Not only does it perform well, it's also a joy to own and use.

This knife has the solid weight that is typical of Takeshi Saji's works.

Specifications: Each knife is handmade, so the size, weight, and blade finish may vary.

Blade structure: Three-layers

Blade core material: Aogami No. 2

Blade side material: soft iron (colored Damascus)

Blade finish: Colored Damascus

Blade shape: Sujihiki

Double-edged

Brand: Takeshi Saji

Series: Colored Damascus

Handle: Ironwood

Ferrule: Nickel

Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji

Production area: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture