{"title":"Takeshi Saji 佐治 武士","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTakeshi Saji is one of Japan’s most respected third generation master blacksmiths, based in the historic knife-making region of Takefu, Echizen, Fukui Prefecture an area with over 700 years of blade-forging tradition. Born in 1948, Saji began his apprenticeship at just 14 years old under the guidance of his uncle, later refining his skills through formal blacksmith training and years of hands on experience. By the age of 30, his father and mentor, Harukichi Saji, recognised his mastery and allowed him to produce knives under his own name. In 1992, he received the prestigious title of Dentoukougeishi (“Traditional Master Craftsman”), awarded to artisans who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication to preserving Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSaji was also one of the founding members of Takefu Knife Village, a collective created to protect and develop the traditional knife making heritage of Echizen while encouraging innovation among young smiths. Originally known for producing high quality hunting and outdoor blades, Saji later became famous for his handcrafted kitchen knives, combining traditional hammer forging methods with a unique artistic approach. His knives are recognised for their striking Damascus patterns, including his distinctive Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, as well as their exceptional sharpness, durability, and precise cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorking from his workshop in Echizen, Saji creates knives that are considered both functional tools and works of art. He uses a wide range of steels, from traditional Japanese carbon steels to modern performance steels such as R2\/SG2 steel and VG-10 steel, carefully matching each material to the knife’s purpose. His handles often feature rare and natural materials such as ironwood, stag horn, and cow bone, adding to the individuality of each piece. With decades of experience, innovative designs, and a deep respect for Japanese forging traditions, Takeshi Saji’s knives remain highly sought after by professional chefs and collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nakiri-170mm-6-7","title":"Nakiri 170mm (6.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakeshi Saji\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned third-generation Japanese blacksmith from Takefu, a city with over 700 years of knife-making history. He is widely recognized as one of Japan's most distinguished master craftsmen, celebrated for his visually stunning and technically precise hand-forged knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe nakiri’s \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003erectangular, flat-edged blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won’t turn the vegetable into an accordion. 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The Santoku is great as an alternative if you have a larger chef’s knife as most Santokus come in at around 165mm to 180mm its easy to handle and has a snubbed nose to it.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-huuid=\"5183675036067896185\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as Blue Paper Steel #2) is a high carbon steel known for exceptional hardness and long lasting edge with ease of sharpening, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-huuid=\"5183675036067895710\"\u003eIt is a versatile steel with a carbon content around 1-1.2%. 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When buying your first gyuto you have to consider how and what will be built around your first knife as it will do the majority of the work in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5183675036067896185\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as Blue Paper Steel #2) is a high carbon steel known for exceptional hardness and long lasting edge with ease of sharpening, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5183675036067895710\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is a versatile steel with a carbon content around 1-1.2%. 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Finished with a durable Corian handle, offering a smooth, comfortable and low-maintenance grip, this knife brings together outstanding cutting performance, innovative materials and Saji-san’s unmistakable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 248\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length: \u003c\/b\u003e115mm (4.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 177mm (6.9\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness at spine:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.9mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness at tip: \u003c\/b\u003e0.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Double 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAogami 2 rainbow damascus (blue 2) Iron clad-reactive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness (Rockwell scale): \u003c\/b\u003e61 - 62\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji Aogami 2 Rainbow Corian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58973978493311,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"petty-90mm-3-7","title":"Petty 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe petty knife is an essential tool in any kitchen, offering precision and versatility for smaller, more delicate tasks. 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With its razor-sharp edge and nimble design, the petty knife bridges the gap between a paring knife and a Gyuto, ensuring that no task is too small for precision cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Takeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow Damascus is a striking handmade Japanese kitchen knife that combines traditional blacksmithing with exceptional visual artistry. Its Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) core is renowned for its excellent edge retention, sharpness and ease of sharpening, while the distinctive Rainbow Damascus cladding features shimmering layers of copper, brass and bronze, creating a vibrant, multi-coloured pattern across the blade. This knife brings together outstanding cutting performance, innovative materials and Saji-san’s unmistakable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctagonal rosewood with pakkawood ferrule \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length: \u003c\/b\u003e115mm (4.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 96mm (3.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness at spine:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness at tip: \u003c\/b\u003e0.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Double 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAogami 2 rainbow damascus (blue 2) Iron clad-reactive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness (Rockwell scale): \u003c\/b\u003e61 - 62\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji Aogami 2 Rainbow Corian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58974058414463,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bunka-180mm-13","title":"Bunka 180mm (7\")","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bunker is the ultimate bad ass as its a multipurpose knife that sits between the nakiri and a gyuto knife. 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Finished with a durable Corian handle, offering a smooth, comfortable and low-maintenance grip, this knife brings together outstanding cutting performance, innovative materials and Saji-san’s unmistakable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 257\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length: \u003c\/b\u003e115mm (4.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 180mm (7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 51\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness at spine:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness at tip: \u003c\/b\u003e0.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Double 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAogami 2 rainbow damascus (blue 2) Iron clad-reactive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness (Rockwell scale): \u003c\/b\u003e61 - 62\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji Aogami 2 Rainbow Corian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58974134403455,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"gyuto-180mm-16","title":"Gyuto 180mm (7\")","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Gyuto is the most essential knife in any kitchen, making it a must-have for both professional chefs and home cooks. It will be your most frequently used knife, so choosing the right size and weight to suit your needs is crucial. This versatile blade handles a wide range of kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables to slicing meat, making it the backbone of any knife collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompared to traditional Japanese knives, the Gyuto tends to have a slightly heavier blade and a thicker spine, providing durability and stability for cutting through tougher ingredients. The curved edge is designed for the traditional rocking motion commonly used in Western chopping techniques, where the tip of the knife remains on the board while the blade moves back and forth. However, as Japanese and Chinese knives have gained popularity, many Western chefs have begun to favour wider blades that allow for a more up-and-down chopping motion, blending the best of both styles. With the right Gyuto in hand, you’ll have a precise, versatile, and highly efficient tool that makes every kitchen task easier and more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Takeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow Damascus is a striking handmade Japanese kitchen knife that combines traditional blacksmithing with exceptional visual artistry. Its Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) core is renowned for its excellent edge retention, sharpness and ease of sharpening, while the distinctive Rainbow Damascus cladding features shimmering layers of copper, brass and bronze, creating a vibrant, multi-coloured pattern across the blade. 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It will be your most frequently used knife, so choosing the right size and weight to suit your needs is crucial. This versatile blade handles a wide range of kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables to slicing meat, making it the backbone of any knife collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompared to traditional Japanese knives, the Gyuto tends to have a slightly heavier blade and a thicker spine, providing durability and stability for cutting through tougher ingredients. The curved edge is designed for the traditional rocking motion commonly used in Western chopping techniques, where the tip of the knife remains on the board while the blade moves back and forth. However, as Japanese and Chinese knives have gained popularity, many Western chefs have begun to favour wider blades that allow for a more up-and-down chopping motion, blending the best of both styles. With the right Gyuto in hand, you’ll have a precise, versatile, and highly efficient tool that makes every kitchen task easier and more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Takeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow Damascus is a striking handmade Japanese kitchen knife that combines traditional blacksmithing with exceptional visual artistry. Its Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) core is renowned for its excellent edge retention, sharpness and ease of sharpening, while the distinctive Rainbow Damascus cladding features shimmering layers of copper, brass and bronze, creating a vibrant, multi-coloured pattern across the blade. 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