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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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  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with Brown Antler Handle

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

    CHF336.53
    CHF295.96
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Brown Antler Handle

    CHF237.88
    CHF210.03
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Black Micarta Handle

    CHF336.53
    CHF295.96
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Black Micarta Handle

    CHF223.56
    CHF195.71
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Black Micarta Handle

    CHF315.85
    CHF275.27
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

    CHF748.65
    CHF677.84
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    CHF962.67
    CHF866.40
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    CHF784.45
    CHF713.65
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with White Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with White Turquoise Handle

    CHF798.77
    CHF727.17
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with White Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with White Turquoise Handle

    CHF889.47
    CHF804.34
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with White Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with White Turquoise Handle

    CHF798.77
    CHF727.17
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with White Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with White Turquoise Handle

    CHF629.31
    CHF572.03
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with White Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCW Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with White Turquoise Handle

    CHF816.28
    CHF735.13
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    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Brown Antler Handle

    CHF541.00
    CHF482.92
  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with White Antler Handle

    CHF359.60
    CHF315.05
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    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF428.02
    CHF369.95
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered NNM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Karin Lump Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered NNM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Karin Lump Handle Nomura Special

    CHF474.17
    CHF423.25
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with Brown Antler Handle

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

    CHF397.79
    CHF357.22
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

    CHF387.45
    CHF346.87
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

    CHF326.19
    CHF285.61
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    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF978.58
    CHF840.94
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    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)

    CHF1,435.25
    CHF1,295.23
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus IRN Japanese Chef's Steak Knife and Fork SET with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus IRN Japanese Chef's Steak Knife and Fork SET with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF688.98
    CHF634.09
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus NNM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Blue Turquoise Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA-NNM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Blue Turquoise Handle Nomura Special

    CHF559.30
    CHF506.79
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    CHF784.45
    CHF713.65
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

    CHF433.59
    CHF375.52
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF679.43
    CHF587.14
  • Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered NNM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Karin Lump Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered NNM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Karin Lump Handle Nomura Special

    CHF409.73
    CHF365.17
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Brown Antler Handle

    CHF258.56
    CHF230.72
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with White Antler Handle

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

    CHF326.19
    CHF285.61
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