Takeshi Saji’s Swordlike Knife Slier series feature beautiful R2 Damascus-patterned blades with its stylish arched shape (390mm version), recreating the element of the traditional Japanese sword, best choise for sashimi making.

The stylish handles are hand crafted out of beautiful turquoise, karin lump and white deer horn, which are enormously durable material that will last decades. It is so easy to grip and it’s weight is very well balanced.

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.






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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“Hocho” represents Made-in-Japan (Sushi / Sashimi) Kitchen Knives,
that is the soul of the cook!
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