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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 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 |
Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 SS Clad Hakata 180mm - Dark Maple
$307.00 USD
Unit price perMutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 SS Clad Hakata 180mm - Dark Maple
$307.00 USD
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Specifications
| Style: | Hakata |
| Blade Length: | 185mm |
| Overall Length: | 255mm |
| Weight: | 187g |
| Blade Height: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 245mm |
| Overall Length: | 400mm |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Blade Height: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.1mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.4mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
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 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 212mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 155g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Tsuchime Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 220mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 190g |
| Blade Height: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.4mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 197g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 SS Clad Nakiri 165mm - Dark Maple
$248.00 USD
Unit price perMutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 SS Clad Nakiri 165mm - Dark Maple
$248.00 USD
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Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 154mm |
| Overall Length: | 321mm |
| Weight: | 212g |
| Blade Height: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 2.1mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Iron Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 275mm |
| Overall Length: | 415mm |
| Weight: | 182g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 68mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 146g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 395mm |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Nashiji Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple w/White Spacer |
| HRC: | 61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Chinese Cleaver |
| Blade Length: | 241mm |
| Overall Length: | 380mm |
| Weight: | 372g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 112mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 130mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 68g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Damascus |
| Handle Material: | Pakkawood Western |
| HRC: | ~60 |
Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Blue Super Damascus Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm - Maple
$458.00 USD
Unit price perHatsukokoro Shinkiro Blue Super Damascus Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm - Maple
$458.00 USD
Unit price perSpecifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 219mm |
| Overall Length: | 364mm |
| Weight: | 217g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Clad |
| HRC: | 63-64 |
| Handle: | Octagon Dyed Maple w/White Spacer |
Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 SS Clad Sujihiki 270mm - Dark Maple
$347.00 USD
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$347.00 USD
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Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 275mm |
| Overall Length: | 431mm |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Blade Height: | 42mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.3mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 212mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Tsuchime Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 300mm |
| Overall Length: | 445mm |
| Weight: | 207g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 41mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 1 Core, Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
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 |
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: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 134g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.3mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |