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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: | Bunka |
Blade Length: | 175mm |
Overall Length: | 300mm |
Weight: | 238g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
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: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 210mm |
Overall Length: | 365mm |
Weight: | 197g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.5mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
HRC: | ~63 |
Knife Information
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: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 210mm |
Overall Length: | 365mm |
Weight: | 197g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.5mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
HRC: | ~63 |
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful 4th generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. He joined his fathers workshop in 1999, and has been making knives ever since. He has come to prominence with his R2 line, and excellent heat treatment and hard-wearing nature of his blades. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
Style: | Petty |
Blade Length: | 120mm |
Overall Length: | 245mm |
Weight: | 60g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 0.8mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
HRC: | ~62 |
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful 4th generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. He joined his fathers workshop in 1999, and has been making knives ever since. He has come to prominence with his R2 line, and excellent heat treatment and hard-wearing nature of his blades. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
Style: | Santoku |
Blade Length: | 165mm |
Overall Length: | 310mm |
Weight: | 134g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.3mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
HRC: | ~62 |
Knife Information
Tadafusa manufacture their knives in the city of Sanjo, well known across Japan as the ‘town of blacksmiths’. The likes of Yoshikane, Hinoura, and Kawamura all hail from the same city. Tadafusa was founded in 1948 by Sone Torasaburo, who began making sickles, knives, and other bladed tools using traditional forging methods, but then began to specialise in kitchen knives, which has culminated in the immaculate pieces you see here.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
This knife is great for:
✅ Those wanting a fairly easy knife to maintain, but don't mind carbon steel maintenance
✅ Those who like slightly thicker and heavier knives with comfy western style handles
✅ Pinch grip cutters
✅ Cutting vegetables
Specifications
Style: | Round Belly Nakiri |
Blade Length: | 150mm |
Overall Length: | 295mm |
Weight: | 174g |
Blade Height: | 40mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.7mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.2mm |
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.5m |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core w/stainless clad, Integral Bolster |
Handle Material: | Ambidextrous Walnut Hybrid |
HRC: | ~62 |