SAJI TAKESHI Nakiri R2 Damascus Ironwood (180mm)

Specifications: As each knife is handmade, the size, weight, blade finish, etc., may vary.

・Blade Construction: three-layered

・Blade Core Material: R2

・Blade Cladding Material: Stainless Steel (Damascus)

・Blade Finish: Black Damascus

・Blade Shape: Nakiri

・Double Bevel

・Brand: Takeshi Saji

・Series: Black Finish

・Handle: Ironwood

・Bolster: Nickel

・Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji

・Origin: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture

Takeshi Saji is the third-generation master of "Saji Hamono," a cutlery maker in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas.

He received certification as a traditional craftsman at the young age of 44, and with over 30 years of experience and skill, he has been involved in making various machetes, knives, and kitchen knives.

While inheriting tradition, he is not constrained by it. He incorporates Western design elements into his blades and uses high-performance materials like ironwood and Micarta, often found in sports knives, to create his unique world. His knives, especially those with colored Damascus, are highly famous and popular for their aesthetic beauty.

This knife uses R2, the highest grade of powder high-speed steel.

With a tough and extremely long-lasting R2 core, the complex Damascus pattern that spreads across the entire blade visually conveys its performance.

The glamorous handle, reflecting Takeshi Saji's knife-making background, provides a secure grip for this knife's substantial weight, allowing for precise control.

Specifications: As each knife is handmade, the size, weight, blade finish, etc., may vary.