Takeshi Saji

The famous Japanese blacksmith master Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in the city of Takefu (Fakui province). This region is historically famous throughout Japan for its magnificent forged knives. Japanese knives hand-forged by master Saji Takeshi are the choice of professional chefs and collectors around the world.

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Folding petty SAFOPE105 10.5cm
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Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Folding petty 10.5cm SAFOPE105
The Petty folding knife by Takeshi Saji is perfect for both home and outdoor use, thanks to its folding design. Previously, the master craftsman only made standard kitchen knives, so this model would also be a wonderful addition to his collection. The 10.5 cm blade is crafted from SG2 (R2) powder steel with a hardness of approximately 63 HRC, ensuring long-lasting sharpness, high edge stability, and corrosion resistance. The 31-layer multilayer structure creates a distinctive Damascus pattern, further enhancing the steel's mechanical properties and lending the blade a distinctive appearance.
The blade is secured with a reliable liner lock mechanism, designed for safe one-handed use. The handle is made of black G10 with a light texture. The material does not absorb moisture, is wear-resistant, and provides a secure grip even during intensive use. The design includes a lanyard hole for convenient carrying.
€223.11

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone HA4607 18cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone 18cm HA4607
This Japanese chef's knife by Takeshi Saji is designed for a wide range of kitchen tasks: from slicing meat and fish to preparing vegetables and herbs. The 18 cm blade is crafted from multi-layer steel with a VG10 core. This multi-layer structure creates a unique surface pattern, created during the forging and subsequent heat treatment, making each knife unique. The handle is crafted with premium buffalo bone scales and brass fittings. Weighing approximately 280 grams, the knife provides stability during cutting and helps maintain precision. Crafted entirely by hand, this chef's knife by renowned Japanese blacksmith Takeshi Saji makes a useful and memorable gift.
€270.92

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Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone HA4605 17cm
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Nakiri Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone 17cm HA4605
A Japanese nakiri knife from the renowned master Takeshi Saji, designed for flawless chopping of vegetables and herbs. The 17 cm long blade is crafted from multi-layer steel with a VG10 base with added nickel. Each knife features a unique Damascus pattern, born in the flames of a forge, making it a true work of art. The optimal weight of approximately 320 g is ideal for vertical cutting and allows for easy control of every movement. The handle, equipped with buffalo bone scales and brass fittings, is perfectly balanced for comfortable and long-lasting use, ensuring a secure grip. This knife is the result of meticulous handcrafting in the finest Japanese blacksmithing traditions. Takeshi Saji, a recognized guardian of traditional craftsmanship, is one of the most respected contemporary blacksmiths in Japan.
€302.79

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone HA4603 15cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone 15cm HA4603
A small Japanese kitchen knife by renowned master Takeshi Saji. The 15 cm blade is crafted from multi-layered VG10 steel with added nickel. A distinctive Damascus pattern makes each knife unique. Its approximately 220 g weight ensures comfortable use and reduces fatigue even with extended use. The handle features buffalo bone scales and brass bolsters, which emphasize the premium character of the knife and ensure a comfortable grip. Each Takeshi Saji knife is handcrafted and reflects the long-standing traditions of Japanese knifemaking. Master Takeshi Saji is considered one of the most renowned contemporary Japanese smiths and was awarded the title of Guardian of Traditional Craftsmanship in 1994. This knife will not only be a highly effective kitchen tool but also a treasured gift for connoisseurs of Japanese knives, professional chefs, and avid culinary enthusiasts.
€230.28

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone HA4601 9cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 damascus, bull bone 9cm HA4601
This Japanese kitchen knife is crafted by renowned master Takeshi Saji. The 9 cm blade is forged from 31 layers of VG10 nickel-plated steel. The handle features buffalo bone scales and brass bolsters. The knife weighs approximately 150 g. This knife is ideal for slicing and peeling vegetables and fruits, as well as other delicate tasks during the preparation of various dishes. This premium handmade Japanese kitchen knife makes a beautiful and useful gift for both men and women. Takeshi Saji is one of the finest contemporary Japanese smiths. In 1994, he was appointed "Master Guardian of Traditional Crafts."
€203.19

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Sujihiki Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10, bull bone HA4611 24cm
Sujihiki Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10, bull bone 24cm HA4611
This Japanese sujihiki slicer is crafted by renowned master Takeshi Saji. The blade is forged from 31 layers of VG10 nickel-plated steel. The handle features buffalo bone scales and brass bolsters. The knife weighs approximately 345 g. This knife is ideal for finely slicing meat, fish, and other foods. This premium, handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife makes a beautiful and useful gift for both men and women. Takeshi Saji is one of the finest Japanese smiths creating traditional Japanese kitchen knives. In 1994, he was appointed "Master Guardian of Traditional Crafts." The Takeshi Saji sujihiki knife comes in a branded box.
€294.02

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji OUTLET Steak TSS 14cm
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Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji OUTLET Steak 14cm TSS
OUTLET! There is a small superficial scratch on the blade. This is a cosmetic defect and does not affect the overall quality of the knife. Steak knife is handmade by Takeshi Saji. T
€198.10
€233.06

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG-10 Colored Damascus HA-11207 18cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG-10 Colored Damascus 18cm HA-11207
This Japanese chef's knife, handcrafted by the accomplished master Takeshi Saji, features an 18-cm blade crafted from striking rainbow Damascus steel with a core of high-quality VG10 steel. The elegant handle is crafted from quince wood. The knife weighs approximately 250 grams. Takeshi Saji is recognized as one of Japan's leading smiths specializing in traditional kitchen knives. His craftsmanship has been recognized with numerous awards from the Fukui Prefectural Government, and he is a member of the prestigious Japanese Knifemakers' Guild. In 1994, he was awarded the title of "Master Guardian of Traditional Crafts."
€361.61

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Japanese kitchen knife Sujihiki Takeshi Saji Ebony HA-4811 24cm
Sujihiki Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Ebony 24cm HA-4811
Japanese damascus knife sujihiki handmade by Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers nickel damascus steel, VG10 core. Blade length 24 cm. Handle - ebony with buffalo horn bolster. Weight of this knife by Takeshi Saji is 290 g. Master Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€508.06

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Steak TSS 14cm
Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Steak 14cm TSS
Steak knife is handmade by Takeshi Saji. The core of the damascus blade is made of premium SG2 steel. Black dye finish. Blade length is 14 cm. Beautiful and comfortable corian white handle with mosaic pin. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Blacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€233.06

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Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Iron Wood HG-3104 18cm - 1
Santoku Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Iron Wood 18cm HG-3104
Handmade Japanese santoku knife by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade 3 Layer Aogami Super steel with black hammered finish. Blade length 18 cm. Handle - iron wood with stainless steel bolster. Weight of santoku knife HG-3104 by Takeshi Saji is about 200 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€306.45

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Iron Wood Nickel Damascus HA-4108 21cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Iron Wood Nickel Damascus 21cm HA-4108
Japanese chef knife handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers of VG10 nickel damascus steel. Blade length 21 cm. Handle - iron wood with stainless steel bolster. Weight of gyuto chef knife HA-4108 by Takeshi Saji is about 250 g. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€321.77

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Damascus SG2 Iron Wood HB-5708 21cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Damascus SG2 Iron Wood 21cm HB-5708
Handmade Japanese gyuto chef knife by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade is damascus steel with SG2 cord. Blade length 21 cm. Handle - iron wood. Avoid bones, frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€378.23

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Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Damascus SG2 HB-5704 18cm
Santoku Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Damascus SG2 18cm HB-5704
Handmade Japanese santoku kitchen knife by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade is damascus steel with SG2 cord. Blade length 18 cm. Rose Wood handle. Layered polywood ferrule. Avoid bones, frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€338.71

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka VG10, bull bone HA4606 17cm - 1
Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka VG10, bull bone 17cm HA4606
Japanese kitchen knife bunka handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers damaskus steel, VG10. Blade length 17 cm. Handle - bull bone. Brass bolster. Weight of Bunka Takeshi Saji is 320 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€306.45

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka Iron Wood HG-3106 17cm - 1
Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka Iron Wood 17cm HG-3106
Japanese bunka knife by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Bunka is a general purpose kitchen knife. It is suitable for cutting vegetables, while the triangle-shaped tip area is particularly useful when cutting fish and meats. Blade 3 Layer Aogami Super steel with black hammered finish. Blade length 17 cm. Handle - iron wood with stainless steel bolster. Weight of bunka knife HG-3106 by Takeshi Saji is about 200 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€294.02

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Japanese kitchen knife Gyuto Takeshi Saji Ebony HA-4808 21cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Ebony 21cm HA-4808
Japanese chef's knife handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers nickel damaskus steel, VG10 core. Blade length 21 cm. Handle - ebony with buffalo horn bolster. Weight of chef's knife by Takeshi Saji is 290 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€419.35

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Japanese kitchen knife Santoku Takeshi Saji Ebony HA-4804 18cm
Santoku Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Ebony 18cm HA-4804
Japanese santoku handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers nickel damaskus steel, VG10 core. Blade length 18 cm. Handle - ebony. Buffalo horn bolster. Weight of santoku knife by Takeshi Saji is 280 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€395.16

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10, bull bone HA4608 21cm - 1
Gyuto Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10, bull bone 21cm HA4608
Japanese chef knife handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers damaskus steel, VG10. Blade length 21 cm. Handle - bull bone. Brass bolster. Weight of japanese chef knife Takeshi Saji is 330 g. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€395.16

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Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10, bull bone HA4604 18cm - 1
Santoku Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10, bull bone 18cm HA4604
Santoku knife handcrafted by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers damaskus steel, VG10. Blade length 18 cm. Handle - bull bone. Brass bolster. Weight of this model is 325g. The Santoku is a versatile Japanese chef's knife designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€306.45

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 Colored Damascus HI-11206 17cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji VG10 Colored Damascus 17cm HI-11206
Bunka knife handmade by Takeshi Saji. The core of the colored damascus blade is made of premium japanese VG-10 steel. Blade length is 17 cm. The ash wood handle is both beautiful and practical. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Blacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€402.42

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka Iron Wood Nickel Damascus HA-4106 17cm
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Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka Iron Wood Nickel Damascus 17cm HA-4106
Japanese bunka knife handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Bunka is a general purpose kitchen knife. It is suitable for cutting vegetables, while the triangle-shaped tip area is particularly useful when cutting fish and meats. Blade - 31 layers of VG10 nickel damascus steel. Blade length 17 cm. Handle - iron wood with stainless steel bolster. Weight of bunka knife HA-4106 by Takeshi Saji is about 230 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€313.71

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The master Saji Takeshi experiments with various forging techniques, including multi-layer Damascus steel and unique hardening methods, which ensures incredible strength and durability. The knife handles are made of premium materials, such as ebony, bone, rosewood. Each knife comes in an individual box. Saji Takeshi knives do not have paper certificates, since each blade has a unique master's mark.

Saji-san mainly makes double bevel Japanese kitchen knives such as a chef's knife and santoku.

Master Saji has repeatedly received awards from the Fakui prefectural government and is a member of the Japanese guild of knife masters. In 1992, he was appointed “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry”. Takeshi Saji knives are the embodiment of Japanese traditions and quality.