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[General Features]
Takeshi Saji Makie-Art series feature Damascus-patterned blades with a core of R2 stainless steel or Blue Paper (Aogami) high-carbon steel, which provides excellent a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling.

On the beautifully Japanese lacquered (Urushi-nuri) saya sheath and handle, the traditional decorative Maki-e artwork is carefully hand-drawn by Master Kouichiro Tsukada.The collaboration by the master blacksmith Takeshi Saji and the Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada is very unique to bring the masterpiece into creation successfully.

[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.

"Echizen" is the historical area in Fukui prefecture, including Takefu city, as one of Japanese important knife capitals.
The kitchen knives made in the Echizen is called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years.
Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry.

Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Selections

  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    kr24,422.06
    kr22,787.18
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    kr25,310.13
    kr23,533.98
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    kr20,425.70
    kr18,649.55
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    kr18,720.19
    kr17,095.41
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEBT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    kr18,205.51
    kr16,429.35
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEBT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    kr18,205.51
    kr16,429.35
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    kr16,681.64
    kr15,056.86
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN-BT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    kr17,902.75
    kr16,277.97
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN)

    kr16,681.64
    kr15,056.86
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    kr17,933.03
    kr16,156.87
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN)

    kr16,681.64
    kr15,056.86
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    kr17,095.41
    kr15,460.54
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN-BT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    kr19,537.62
    kr17,761.47
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on WAVE (NAMI FUJI)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on WAVE (NAMI FUJI)

    kr42,102.89
    kr40,094.62
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Yokobue] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Yokobue] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr26,864.27
    kr25,229.40
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Minori] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Minori] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr25,158.76
    kr23,675.26
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Kiritsubo] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Kiritsubo] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr26,046.83
    kr24,422.06
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    kr17,902.75
    kr16,277.97
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    kr17,902.75
    kr16,277.97
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN-BT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    kr17,902.75
    kr16,277.97
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN-BT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    kr19,537.62
    kr17,761.47
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEBT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    kr16,277.97
    kr14,653.19
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    kr18,205.51
    kr16,429.35
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    kr23,917.47
    kr22,211.95
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    kr25,996.38
    kr24,139.48
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    kr26,924.82
    kr25,067.93
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    kr17,922.94
    kr16,177.05
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Hananoen] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Hananoen] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr26,046.83
    kr24,422.06
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Sakaki] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Sakaki] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr28,196.39
    kr26,480.78
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Tokonatsu] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Tokonatsu] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr26,046.83
    kr24,422.06
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Utsusemi] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Utsusemi] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr26,046.83
    kr24,422.06
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    kr18,720.19
    kr17,095.41
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEBT

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    kr16,681.64
    kr15,056.86
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(BT)

    kr19,537.62
    kr17,761.47
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN-BT)

    kr19,537.62
    kr17,761.47
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJIN RAIJIN

    kr20,425.70
    kr18,649.55
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle TORII FUJI on LAKE

    kr18,498.17
    kr16,812.84
  • Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKEPN

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN)

    kr18,205.51
    kr16,429.35
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on WAVE (NAMI FUJI)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art Aogami No.2 Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Custom Handle FUJI on WAVE (NAMI FUJI)

    kr39,095.53
    kr37,087.26
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle RED FUJI (AKA FUJI)

    kr24,775.27
    kr23,069.75
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN)

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE(PN)

    kr18,205.51
    kr16,429.35
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Momijinoga] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Momijinoga] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr26,046.83
    kr24,422.06
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Azumaya] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Azumaya] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr29,669.79
    kr27,782.62
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Fujinouraha] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Fujinouraha] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr29,669.79
    kr27,782.62
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Koubai] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Koubai] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr29,669.79
    kr27,782.62
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [YumenoUkibashi] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [YumenoUkibashi] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr29,710.16
    kr27,853.27
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Hanachirusato] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Hanachirusato] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr31,072.55
    kr29,064.28
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Takekawa] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    Takeshi Saji Makie-Art VG10W Colored Damascus Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and Handle [Takekawa] MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary

    kr31,072.55
    kr29,064.28
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