Saji, Takeshi

Takeshi Saji is a renowned knifemaker in Japan. A third generation forger, Saji began making blades at the age of 16 and at the age of 45 passed the test to be designated a traditional Japanese craftsman. Saji knives are made using the very best materials.

Traditional Japanese Hunters

Saji knives are made using the very best materials. The White Steel center core of the 7-1/4" blade, which provides the cutting edge, is a pure carbon steel with a Rockwell hardness above 60. Each side consists of 11 layer Suminagashi, the Japanese equivalent of Damasteel.

Traditional Japanese Hunter

Japanese knifemaker Takeshi Saji makes knives using the very best materials. The White Steel center core of this 6" blade, which provides the cutting edge, is a pure carbon steel with a Rockwell hardness above 60. Each side consists of 11 layer Suminagashi, the Japanese equivalent of Damasteel.

Takeshi Saji Japanese Hunting Knife

Takeshi Saji is a renowned knifemaker in Japan. A third generation forger, Saji began making blades at the age of 16. At the age of 45, he passed the test to be designated a traditional Japanese craftsman. Saji knives are made using the very best materials. The White Steel center core of the 3" blade, which provides the cutting edge, is a pure carbon steel with a Rockwell hardness above 60.