Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the centre of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Blade: Hand forged, Blue Steel No. 2 Rainbow Damascus San-Mai

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62

Handle: Wood. Tou-Maki (rolled rattan) and Same-Kawa (ray skin)

Blade length: 13.5 cm.

Blade thickness: 4 mm.

Total length: 25 cm.

Sheath: Same-Kawa (ray skin), very beautifully hand made sheath.

The knife was handmade in Japan by Master Saji Takeshi.

Comes with an original carton box.

A very beautiful knife, rare and sharp. The blade is well-made with great coloured polished metal structure and together with the ray skin handle and sheath creates an amazing knife which looks like a jewel.

Master Saji does not make knifes like those anymore and his Rainbow Damascus Steel blades are extremely rare. 

Please, feel free to contact me with any your questions or requests concerning this item. 

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