Takeshi Saji Gyuto R2 Damascus Ironwood (180-240mm)

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. Especially his knives made from colored Damascus are very famous and popular due to their beautiful appearance.

This knife is made using R2, the highest quality powder high-speed steel.

The core material is R2, which is tough and has an extremely long sharpening life, and the intricate Damascus pattern that spreads across the entire blade visually demonstrates its performance.

The glamorous handle, which exudes the knife flavor that comes from Takeshi Saji's career, has a solid weight that allows you to grip the knife securely and control it with ease.

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

Blade structure: Three-layers

Blade core material: R2

Blade side material: Stainless steel (Damascus)

Blade finish: Black dyed Damascus

Blade shape: Gyuto

Double-edged

Brand: Takeshi Saji

Series: Black Finish

Handle: Ironwood

Ferrule: Nickel

Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji

Production area: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture