(Saji Uchihamono Co. Saji Takeshi is a third generation blacksmith who is the youngest blacksmith in Japan to be certified as a traditional craftsman of Echizen Uchihamono, a 700 year-old tradition in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
A craftsman who creates custom knives and even machetes, his name is well known to collectors around the world, and his Japanese-style knives are used by field workers and outdoor professionals around the world.
He continues to create innovative and creative knives and probably boasts more designs than any other Japanese blacksmith.
In 2020, Kazuo Nomura, the representative of Saji Uchihamono Co., Ltd. was certified as a traditional craftsman, and he continues to create new knife designs with Takeshi Saji.
These steak knives are carefully handmade one by one by craftsmen.
The Damascus pattern, or laminated pattern, is treated to make it stand out more clearly, and the surface is not only dyed black but also uneven, giving the knife an even more particular look.
This steak knife has a blade, so you can cleanly carve a steak. It frees you from eating with a steak knife that does not cut well.
Also, you will be able to taste the flavor of the material more because the cross section is cut cleanly.
Super Gold 2 (SG2) of powdered stainless steel HSS for the core blade is a super high-grade blade steel that covers the four major conditions of high hardness, high toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, and is the steel used by famous chefs for their kitchen knives because it keeps its sharpness for a considerable period of time.
Its sharpness lasts longer than that of cobalt alloy V-gold No. 10.
Although knives made of this steel material vary depending on the situation, they boast an amazing long-lasting sharpness that allows you to use a wooden cutting board at home and still have a sharpness that can slice copy paper even after 3 to 4 months.
It is foldable and comes with a special leather case for safe storage and protection from injury from the blade.
This steak knife is a traditional handicraft of the highest quality specifications, and is highly recommended as a gift.
Steak knife (foldable)
Blade length: approx. 100mm
Overall length: approx. 238mm
Overall length (when folded): approx. 132mm
Blade width: approx. 17mm
Maximum peak thickness: approx. 3mm
Blade attachment: Double-edged
Weight: Approx. 73g
Handle: G10
Core material: Powdered HSS stainless steel Super gold 2 (SG2)
Side material: Stainless steel
Hardness: HRC 62-63
With leather case
Comes with a leather case.
*Since it is handmade, the size may differ slightly from the above.
*As a common inquiry, there are products described as R2 steel in other stores, but all Echizen Uchihamono products are Super Gold 2.
They have gotten into the habit of calling Super Gold 2 R2.
Iron powder may get into the hammered lines of the stainless steel side material and cause rusting, but once washed with a gold scrubbing brush, the rusting will stop after that.
Please use a special knife for each purpose, such as a freezing knife for frozen foods, or a de-edged knife for cutting fish bones, crabs, and other hard items.
Even thin frozen meat, frozen fish paste, or small bones can damage the blade, so please do not use these knives.
Product Specifications
Series name Super Gold 2 Laminated Folding Knife Series
Brand name Saji Uchihamono
Manufacturer's model number SA02
Country of origin/manufacture Japan
Representative Color Black
Kitchen utensil material Blade: Powdered HSS stainless steel Super Gold 2 (SG2), Stainless steel Handle: G10
Blade length 100mm
Number of pcs. 1
Color Blade: Silver / Handle: Black
Brand Name Sajiuchi Hamono