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Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Petty 135mm

$390.00 USD

Knife Specifications

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Style

Petty

Blade Material

R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Western Desert Ironwood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

135mm

Overall Length

240mm

Spine Thickness

1.9mm @ Mid

Blade Height

33mm

Weight

135g

HRC

~64

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Petty is your smaller knife for delicate work. Think mincing garlic, trimming up chicken thighs or meats, skinning fruit, and just about anything else the Bunka or Gyuto is too large for. It's an essential part of your knife range and we use ours almost daily.

Steel Type

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information

Introducing

Takeshi Saji

From his forge in the heart of Takefu Knife Village, Takeshi Saji continues to produce some of the most visually striking and technically masterful knives in Japan. Now in his seventies, Saji-san remains one of the most dynamic and prolific blacksmiths working today — blending traditional forging techniques with bold, contemporary design.

He works across a wide spectrum of steels, from classic Japanese carbon steels to advanced stainless alloys like R2 and VG10. His signature Damascus finishes — including Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel — are unmistakable, and are often paired with an eclectic range of handle styles that reflect both innovation and deep respect for materials.

Takeshi Saji’s knives are true functional artworks — forged with character, built for performance, and deeply rooted in decades of skill and passion.