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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 Selections

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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus MCRB-NNM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Dark-Red Micarta Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus MCRB-NNM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Dark-Red Micarta Handle Nomura Special

    $607.99
    $550.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus MCRB-NNM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Dark-Red Micarta Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus MCRB-NNM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Dark-Red Micarta Handle Nomura Special

    $1,021.99
    $923.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus MCRB-NNM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Dark-Red Micarta Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus MCRB-NNM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Dark-Red Micarta Handle Nomura Special

    $1,308.99
    $1,183.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Slicer(Sujihiki) 390mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Slicer(Sujihiki) 390mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

    $3,087.99
    $2,786.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus NNM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Blue Turquoise Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA-NNM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Blue Turquoise Handle Nomura Special

    $1,126.99
    $1,016.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus NNM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Blue Turquoise Handle Nomura Special

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA-NNM Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Blue Turquoise Handle Nomura Special

    $1,154.99
    $1,044.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

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

    $967.99
    $878.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Red Turquoise Handle

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

    $922.99
    $833.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

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

    $904.99
    $815.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

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

    $1,184.99
    $1,063.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Red Turquoise Handle

    $1,370.99
    $1,233.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

    $761.99
    $689.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

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

    $904.99
    $815.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

    $1,221.99
    $1,100.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Red-Yellow Turquoise Handle

    $1,384.99
    $1,246.99
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    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with White Antler Handle

    $515.99
    $450.99
  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 270mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Black Micarta Handle

    $882.99
    $766.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Cherry-Red]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Cherry-Red]

    $799.99
    $745.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [White-Green]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [White-Green]

    $799.99
    $745.99
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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]

    $879.99
    $820.99
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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]

    $799.99
    $745.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Resin Custom Handle [Black-Purple]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Resin Custom Handle [Black-Purple]

    $599.99
    $559.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Resin Custom Handle [Blue-White]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Resin Custom Handle [Blue-White]

    $599.99
    $559.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Resin Custom Handle [Red-Purple]

    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Resin Custom Handle [Red-Purple]

    $599.99
    $559.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Black-White]

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

    $799.99
    $745.99
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    Takeshi Saji SPG-STRIX Mirror Hammered RC Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Resin Custom Handle [Yellow-Black]

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

    $799.99
    $745.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Brown Antler Handle

    $676.99
    $594.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Brown Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHM Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Brown Antler Handle

    $357.99
    $318.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with White Antler Handle

    $1,117.99
    $943.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    $458.99
    $403.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    $635.99
    $553.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle [Straight]

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle [Straight]

    $676.99
    $594.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus LL Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 165mm with Black-Red Japanese Urushi Lacquered Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus LL Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 165mm with Black-Red Japanese Urushi Lacquered Handle

    $373.99
    $327.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black Micarta Handle

    $417.99
    $361.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Black Micarta Handle

    $594.99
    $512.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 270mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus MCB Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Black Micarta Handle

    $615.99
    $532.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10 Diamond Finish Damascus Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Desert Ironwood Handle Asanuma Model

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Diamond Finish Damascus Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Desert Ironwood Handle Asanuma Model

    $1,007.99
    $932.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10 Diamond Finish Damascus Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Slicer(Sujihiki) 225mm with Desert Ironwood Handle Asanuma Model

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Diamond Finish Damascus Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Slicer(Sujihiki) 225mm with Desert Ironwood Handle Asanuma Model

    $899.99
    $832.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with White Stone Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with White Stone Handle

    $396.99
    $345.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 270mm with White Stone Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with White Stone Handle

    $635.99
    $553.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm with White Stone Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with White Stone Handle

    $308.99
    $270.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with White Stone Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with White Stone Handle

    $280.99
    $245.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 270mm with White Stone Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus CRW Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with White Stone Handle

    $676.99
    $594.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Mirrored KRN Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Mirrored KRN Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Karin Lump Handle

    $1,526.99
    $1,453.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Mirrored KRN Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Mirrored KRN Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Karin Lump Handle

    $1,187.99
    $1,131.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji DHO Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Orange Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji DHO Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Orange Antler Handle

    $1,859.99
    $1,743.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji DHO Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Orange Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji DHO Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Orange Antler Handle

    $1,272.99
    $1,199.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji DHO Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Orange Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji DHO Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Orange Antler Handle

    $1,128.99
    $1,063.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji IRN Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji IRN Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    $1,743.99
    $1,627.99
  • Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji IRN Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji IRN Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    $1,063.99
    $999.99
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    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji IRN Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji VG10W Colored Damascus Nashiji IRN Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    $1,743.99
    $1,627.99