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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 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: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Weight: | ~180grs |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Tscuhime Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Indian Rosewood & Honduran Rosewood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 142g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Knife Information
"Originally from Poland, I came to the UK 14 years ago. I earnt a decent living as a middle manager in the retail yet this career left me feeling wholly unfulfilled. I knew that I wanted to create something that would last. I was used to getting dirty and working with my hands – so I was thrilled to learn that Hereford College of Arts ran a blacksmithing course. The next thing I knew, I’d quit my job and started training.
Since then I produced a series of superb artisan tools and knives, using age-old skills to produce modern objects of desire. My inspiration comes from the history and the traditional methods, getting to grips with hammer, tongs, and fire. For having these skills has paid off more than a career in retail ever would."
STEEL BREAKDOWN – Spicy White is a High-Carbon Steel, hardened to 65HRC by Leszek. It has great edge retention and toughness, and has been etched for corrosion resistance.
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 246g |
| HRC | 65 |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 60mm |
| Bevel: | Double |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Spicy White Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material: | Reclaimed Oak (From a 200yo Suffolk Manor) |
Knife Information
"Originally from Poland, I came to the UK 14 years ago. I earnt a decent living as a middle manager in the retail yet this career left me feeling wholly unfulfilled. I knew that I wanted to create something that would last. I was used to getting dirty and working with my hands – so I was thrilled to learn that Hereford College of Arts ran a blacksmithing course. The next thing I knew, I’d quit my job and started training.
Since then I produced a series of superb artisan tools and knives, using age-old skills to produce modern objects of desire. My inspiration comes from the history and the traditional methods, getting to grips with hammer, tongs, and fire. For having these skills has paid off more than a career in retail ever would."
STEEL BREAKDOWN – Spicy White is a High-Carbon Steel, hardened to 65HRC by Leszek. It has great edge retention and toughness, and has been etched for corrosion resistance.
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 246g |
| HRC | 65 |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 60mm |
| Bevel: | Double |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Spicy White Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material: | Reclaimed Oak (From a 200yo Suffolk Manor) |
