≪Product detail≫
Craftsman: Takeshi Saji
Location: Echizen city
Type: Nakiri Knife(菜切り包丁) / Chef's Knife
Blade Material: VG10
Total Length: 315mm
Blade Length: 165mm
Blade Width: 55mm
Weight : 180g
Thickness of Spine: approx max 2.5 mm
Handle: Rosewood with a black bolster
This Damascus knife uses a total of 31 layers of steel.
The special feature is that the steel layers appear to sparkle in a disordered pattern due to the fire-forging process.
The impressive cross-shaped hammer marks are proof of the forging work by skilled craftsmen, and
reduces adhesion of cut ingredients to the blade.
☆About Takeshi Saji
He is a traditional craftsman who is the third generation in Saji Uchi hamono Co., Ltd.
He makes custom knives and even billhooks, and his name is well known to collectors all over the world.
He has been continuing to make innovative and original knives.
☆About Nakiri Knife(菜切り)
Nakiri Knife is the blade that is thin, has sharpness and is durable and easy to use.
It is suitable for vegetables, and has been used in households since ancient times.
It is a type of "Usuba knife(薄刃包丁)".
≪Condition≫
New
Please refer to the pictures for details.
≪Shipping≫
Items will be shipped from Japan. I can't ship to Russi, Chaina, Africa and Mid- and S- America.
FEDEX with tracking number(about two weeks to arrival)
For a cost for combined or multiple products, please ask for further information.
≪Please note≫
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.