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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.

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  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    CHF668.92
    CHF576.22
  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    CHF508.28
    CHF449.94
  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    CHF399.59
    CHF347.64
  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus MCF Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Dark-Green Micarta Handle

    CHF350.04
    CHF305.29
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Resin Custom Handle [Aqua-Blue]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Resin Custom Handle [Aqua-Blue]

    CHF679.31
    CHF632.96
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Purple-White]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Purple-White]

    CHF617.77
    CHF575.42
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Black-Purple]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Black-Purple]

    CHF617.77
    CHF575.42
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    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus IRN Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 210mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus IRN Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 210mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF671.32
    CHF607.38
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus IRN Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus IRN Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF581.81
    CHF525.87
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF512.28
    CHF475.52
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF512.28
    CHF475.52
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF556.24
    CHF516.28
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF556.24
    CHF516.28
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF644.15
    CHF597.79
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm Bottle-Green Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm Bottle-Green Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF644.15
    CHF597.79
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF644.15
    CHF597.79
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm Amber Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF386.80
    CHF358.03
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm Galaxy-Purple Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm Galaxy-Purple Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF386.80
    CHF358.03
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm Hybrid-Wood Stabilized Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm Hybrid-Wood Stabilized Handle

    CHF372.42
    CHF344.45
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered Damascus STW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm Pearl-White Stabilized Hybrid Resin Handle

    CHF386.80
    CHF358.03
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus CS Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black-Black Urushi Lacquered HandleX-Obi

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus CS Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black-Black Urushi Lacquered Handle(X-Obi)

    CHF255.74
    CHF222.97
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus CS Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with Red-Red Urushi Lacquered HandleX-Obi

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus CS Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Red-Red Urushi Lacquered Handle(X-Obi)

    CHF230.96
    CHF201.39
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Brown Antler Handle

    CHF338.05
    CHF297.29
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 240mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Brown Antler Handle

    CHF425.17
    CHF373.22
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF317.27
    CHF276.52
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF508.28
    CHF442.75
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF246.15
    CHF217.37
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 240mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF399.59
    CHF347.64
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus LC Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Black-Gold Japanese Urushi Lacquered Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus LC Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Black-Gold Japanese Urushi Lacquered Handle

    CHF246.15
    CHF215.78
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus LC Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Black-Silver Japanese Urushi Lacquered Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus LC Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Black-Silver Japanese Urushi Lacquered Handle

    CHF246.15
    CHF215.78
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