Saji knives are something special. In 1992, he was officially certified as a “Traditional Master Craftsman" by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”. $529.00 USD. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife. "Sakai Takayuki" Knives has been cultivated through a long 600-year history. Recommendation: We recommend Takeshi Saji’s Damascus R2 Ironwood Gyuto to individuals whose jobs demand excellent cutting performance and edge retention. He makes one of the best Japanese knives by using traditional technique and combining it with his unique knife designs. US$15 for Europe and other Countries in the world. Seki City; the Japanese cutlery capital where fine knives are produced using over Regular price $375.00 Sale price $375.00 Unit price / per . The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years. A short movie of the Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus URUSHI Gyuto Knife . Saji was born in Takefu in 1948 in a family of second-generation smith. In 1992, he was officially certified as a “Traditional Master Craftsman" by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”. In 1992, he was officially certified as a “Traditional Master Craftsman" by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.His knife blades are shaped by traditional hammer-forging technique with his unique ideas and designs, to achieve a beautiful, powerful appearance and a quite sharp cutting edge with better hardness. Takeshi Saji is a Master, Third generation Blacksmith who works out of the Takefu knife village near Echizen City, Japan. Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening. This is what gives his knives that adorable custom-made feeling. QUICK VIEW. 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Takeshi Saji R2 Blade made of stainless Japanese R2/SG2 steel with two layers of softer stainless steel for the outside. Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan R-2 Clad Wa Series Wa Gyuto (210mm to 270mm, 3 sizes) Sold Out. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. The grind is beautifully done as with all Saji knives, with a refined kasumi finish applied. Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Tsuchime Gyuto Burma Padauk burl (chef's knife), 210 mm. They are generally tall at the heel, flat throughout, and rounded toward the tip of the knife for rock chopping. He began his path immediately after high school, apprenticing under his father Harukichi Saji. Hailing from Takefu city, Fukui Prefec Order-14%. Takeshi Saji Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 150mm with Brown Bone Handle The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50. Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Kurouchi White Steel #2 Series Wa Gyuto (210mm and 240mm) Sold Out. Just $10 USD for US, Canada, Australia, Asian countries. This Custom Limited Edition Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus Wa Gyuto ... Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Hon Kasumi Series Blue Steel No.2 Wa Gyuto (Single Bevel Edge, 210m to 270mm, 3 sizes) from $287.00. Takeshi Saji Knives Takeshi Saji is a famous Japanese-style knife maker. He makes one of the best Japanese knives by using traditional technique and combining it with his unique knife designs. Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62. We Offer DHL EXPRESS Flat Rate Shipping Worldwide. Takeshi Saji Tsuchime VG10 Gyuto 240mm. A kurouchi finish is applied to the jigane, on which tsuchime patterns were hand hammered. Saji was born in Takefu in 1948 in a family of second-generation smith. Customer Support . At age 30 he was designated master blacksmith, and quickly became very popular in the Japanese knife market. Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle TORII FUJI $2,277.99 $2,043.99 Sold Out. Saji Gyuto Damascus VG-10 [various models] + FREE Saya € 450.00. Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan R-2 Damascus Wa Series Wa Gyuto … Knife Model: Hinoura Kurouchi White Steel No.1 Series Wa Gyuto 240mm. Regular price $545.00 Sale price $545.00 Unit price / per . In 1992, he was officially certified as a “Traditional Master Craftsman" by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”. Saji-san started his apprenticeship under his father in 1966 who was also a Master blacksmith and is well known for his hunting and outdoor's knives is addition to the incredible Kitchen Cutlery he produces. His Japanese style field knives are used by field workers and outdoor professionals all over the world. Sakai Kikumori Nashiji Gyuto 210mm. This what gives his knives that adorable custom-made feeling. ), literally meaning 'beef knife'. Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry. $339.00 USD. A Japanese chef's knife is known as a gyuto (牛刀 ぎゅうとう） gyūtō? This knife is completely hand-forged by the famous master smith Takeshi Saji (1949). Saji Bunka Rainbow Damascus 170mm (6.7") € 550.00 Sold Out. Saji Gyuto Rainbow Damascus 210mm (8.3") € 600.00 Sold Out. Yu Kurosaki Raijin gyuto 240mm custom handle. We supply a wide range of top quality "Echizen" is the historical area in Fukui prefecture, including Takefu city, as one of Japanese important knife capitals. Saji Gyuto Damascus VG-10 [various models] + FREE Saya € 450.00. This is what gives his knives that adorable custom-made feeling. Takeshi Saji. Sold Out. Takeshi Saji is the leading blacksmith in Echizen. $259.00 USD. 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This Takayuki limited production line is crafted out of a 45-layer Damascus Stainless steel with AUS10 Alloy Core. Fujiwara Teruyasu White Steel No.1 Nashiji Gyuto Japanese Knife 210mm with Magnolia Handle. Takeshi Saji is the leading blacksmith in Echizen. Its blade resembles a flatter version of a French chef's knife. At age 30 he was designated master blacksmith, and quickly became very popular in the Japanese knife market. Additionally, we suggest that the individuals who purchase this knife have good sharpening skill, or take their Takeshi Saji Gyuto to a professional for sharpening, as R2 steel is difficult to sharpen. Yu Kurosaki Raijin gyuto 240mm custom handle . Takeshi Saji. "Sakai Takayuki" Knives has been cultivated through a long 600-year history. . He began his path immediately after high school, apprenticing under his father Harukichi Saji. Its blade resembles a flatter version of a French chef's knife. Takeshi Saji Knives Takeshi Saji is a famous Japanese-style knife maker. He makes one of the best Japanese knives by using traditional technique and combining it with his unique knife designs. Takeshi Saji is a famous Japanese-style knife maker. Yu … Takeshi Saji is the leading blacksmith in Echizen. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. QUICK VIEW. Saji was born in Takefu in 1948 in a family of second-generation smith. The kitchen knives made in the Echizen is called Echizen Uchi Hamono. QUICK VIEW. Sakai Takayuki Knives has been cultivated through a long 600-year history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai.The Homura Aoko is made by the skilled blacksmith Itsuo Doi. Takeshi Saji SRS13 Hammered Gyuto Japanese Knife 210mm with Blue Turquoise (Nomura Style) Handle. Takeshi Saji is a traditional craftsman who is the third generation in Saji Uchi hamono Co., Ltd. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. This what gives his knives that adorable custom-made feeling. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife. A short movie of the Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus URUSHI Gyuto . He makes one of the best Japanese knives by using traditional technique and combining it with his unique knife designs. Buy japanese kitchen knives by Takeshi Saji online at MyGoodKnife. In 1992, he was officially certified as a “Traditional Master Craftsman" by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”. Saji Petty Rainbow Damascus 135mm (5.3") ... Saji Bunka Rainbow Damascus 170mm (6.7") € 550.00 Sold Out. Master Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji, has been making knives for over 50 years. Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry. A Japanese chef's knife is known as a gyuto (牛刀 ぎゅうとう） gyūtō? Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi series feature beautiful KUROUCHI(Black) Tsuchime finished texture with a core of Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Steel with a better hardness of approx.65 HRC, which provides excellent edge retention.The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Japanese Zelkova wood that recalls the images of Japanese tradition. This knife is the Japanese knife makers answer to the western “chef knife”. Gyuto: A general-purpose knife that most chefs would say they could not do without. Saji was born in Takefu in 1948 in a family of second-generation smith. Saji is mainly known… € 399, 00 € 349, 00. Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT) $2,073.99 $1,849.99 Blade Material: White Steel No.1. Takeshi Saji R-2 Custom Black Damascus Wild Series Gyuto (180mm to 270mm, 4 sizes, Stag Bone Handle) 5 from $389.00 $630.00 Takeshi Saji R-2 Custom Diamond Damascus Wild Series New Design Gyuto (210mm and 240mm, Black Linen Micarta Handle) Takeshi Saji is the leading blacksmith in Echizen. Saji was born in Takefu in 1948 in a family of second-generation smith. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years. Sakai Takayuki Blue Super Gyuto Japanese Knife 240mm with Keyaki (Japanese Elm) Handle . Japanese Chef's knives at lower than Japanese Retail Prices direct from 800 years of Samurai sword-making tradition and history. It is a true multi-purpose knife that can perform wide range of tasks, can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Walnut Wood for Top Professional Use. Takeshi Saji is the leading blacksmith in Echizen. The core is made of the high-carbon Aogami #2 (Blue) steel, tempered to 62-63 HRC, clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel, to which brass and copper were added to get this beautiful … He makes custom knives and even billhooks, and his name is well known to collectors all over the world. Regular price $540.00 Sale price $540.00 Unit price / per . JapaneseChefsKnife.Com (JCK, Established in 2003) is the direct internet sales They have a unique look that distinguishes them from other hand-made Japanese knives, and they are rare to find as Mr Takeshi Saji only makes a limited amount every year.Not only do his knives look good, they are also superb cutting tools. Gyuto translates to “cow blade”. The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. Contact Us; About Us; FAQs; Shipping & Returns Because of the core material of the Damascus isAUS10 Alloy, these knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. division of The Kencrest Corporation. Handle Material: Octagonal Brown Color Stabilize Maple Burl Wood … ), literally meaning 'beef knife'. This beautiful version is crafted out of a 45-layer Damascus Stainless steel with Antler Handle (Deer horn handle). Saji Gyuto Rainbow Damascus 210mm (8.3") is definitely not just a looker. 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