Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus knives with its attractive red turquoise custom handle have been back in stock after a few months, and NOW is the time to get the special one for you.

The blades feature Damascus-patterned blades with a core of R2 Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel for professional with a hardness of approx. 63 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling.



The stylish handle on the knife is hand crafted out of red turquoise, an odorless, clean, antibacterial and enormously durable material that will last decades. It is so easy to grip and it’s weight is very well balanced.

Please be noted that the stock of Saji Knives is extremely limited. Very sorry for the inconvenience.


[about Takeshi Saji]
Takeshi Saji is the leading blacksmith in Echizen. 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”.



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All the Hocho-Knife staff
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