The popular Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Damascus knives from Takefu(Echizen) JAPAN, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling.

Dark-Green Canvas Micarta version

The stylish handle on the knife is hand crafted out of canvas-micarta, an odorless, enormously durable material made of resin and linen that will last decades. It is so easy to grip and it’s weight is very well balanced.

In addition, his knives are made to be light and well balanced, so that the center of gravity of the knife is in the hand and you can have them easily.

The beautiful Paulownia Wood Box adds a touch of premium accents for the best present.

Premium Paulownia Box

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”.

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.

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