Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Petty with Ironwood Handle

Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus Petty with Ironwood HandleLimited production of handcrafted R2 SG2 Damascus petty knife by renowned Japanese knife making master Takeshi Saji. Spec: Origin: Echizen Takefu, Fukui Prefecture Craftsman: Mr. Takeshi Saji Knife Type: Petty Steel Type: R2 SG2 Damascus Damascus Finish: Diamond Finish Hardness Level: 63 Blade Type: Double edged Blade Blade Length: 90mm (3. 5") 130mm (5. 1") 150mm (5. 9") Blade Height (at heel): 24mm 26mm 32mm Blade Thickness (above heel): 1. 2mm 2mm

Limited production of handcrafted R2/SG2 Damascus petty knife by renowned Japanese knife making master Takeshi Saji.

Spec:

• Origin: Echizen-Takefu, Fukui Prefecture
• Craftsman: Mr. Takeshi Saji
• Knife Type: Petty
• Steel Type: R2/SG2 Damascus 
• Damascus Finish: Diamond Finish
• Hardness Level: 63
• Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
• Blade Length: 90mm (3.5") / 130mm (5.1") / 150mm (5.9")
• Blade Height (at heel): 24mm / 26mm / 32mm
• Blade Thickness (above heel): 1.2mm / 2mm / 2mm
• Handle Material: Iron wood
• Handle Length: 103mm / 105mm / 108mm 
• Weight: 95g (3.35oz) / 130g (4.58oz) / 137g (4.83oz)
• Hand engraving: In Japanese Kanji "By Saji"

About Takeshi Saji 佐治 武士

Master Saji is the third generation blacksmith of Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, who has been certified as a traditional knife craftsman at the age of 44. Now in his 70s, with over 30 years of experience in making handcrafted knives, Master Saji makes breathtakingly beautiful Damascus knives, which often paired with unique custom handles such as handcrafted iron wood handles. Having became a legend in hunting knife making, Master Saji has a unique eye for fine finish, and he's also innovating constantly by brining new looks to knives. 

Care

Wash and dry with soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.