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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

  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji Folding R2SG2 Black Damascus Steak Knife 100mm with Black Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji Folding R2(SG2) Black Damascus Steak Knife 100mm with Black Micarta Handle

    CHF220.96
    CHF186.96
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    Takeshi Saji Folding R2SG2 Mirrored Damascus Petty KnifeUtility 100mm with Black G10 Handle

    Takeshi Saji Folding R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Petty Knife(Utility) 100mm with Black G10 Handle

    CHF214.00
    CHF180.01
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    Takeshi Saji Folding R2SG2 Black Damascus Steak Knife 100mm with White Micarta Handle

    Takeshi Saji Folding R2(SG2) Black Damascus Steak Knife 100mm with White Micarta Handle

    CHF217.09
    CHF183.10
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Karin Lump Handle

    CHF224.82
    CHF200.87
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Karin Lump Handle

    CHF347.66
    CHF311.35
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Karin Lump Handle

    CHF352.30
    CHF312.90
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Karin Lump Handle

    CHF314.44
    CHF280.45
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 180mm with Karin Lump Handle

    CHF305.94
    CHF271.95
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with Karin Lump Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Hammered KRN Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Karin Lump Handle

    CHF314.44
    CHF280.45
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    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    CHF262.68
    CHF227.14
  • 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

    CHF1,869.68
    CHF1,744.52
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    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF548.54
    CHF482.87
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    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF1,236.15
    CHF1,070.82
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    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF345.34
    CHF301.31
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 130mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    CHF169.96
    CHF146.79
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    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF863.76
    CHF781.09
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF611.12
    CHF555.49
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    CHF224.05
    CHF193.91
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF775.68
    CHF706.15
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with Red Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF846.76
    CHF764.87
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 130mm with Red Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF600.30
    CHF544.68
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with White Antler Handle

    CHF545.45
    CHF479.00
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

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

    CHF499.86
    CHF443.46
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 170mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 170mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF499.86
    CHF443.46
  • Takeshi Saji R2SG2 Black Damascus IR Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 90mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus IR Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 90mm with Desert Ironwood Handle

    CHF345.34
    CHF301.31
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red Pakka Wood Handle

    CHF293.58
    CHF254.18
  • 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

    CHF1,937.67
    CHF1,801.70
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCA Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 180mm with Blue Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF775.68
    CHF706.15
  • Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finish Damascus TCR Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm with Red Turquoise Handle

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

    CHF713.10
    CHF644.34
  • On Sale
    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with White Antler Handle

    Takeshi Saji R2(SG2) Black Damascus DHW Japanese Chef's Chinese Cooking Knife 220mm with White Antler Handle

    CHF1,087.81
    CHF922.48
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