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Experienced Forge-Smith Takeshi Saji, creates a variety of fine masterpieces and fine custom knives.
Takeshi Saji is always seeking new possibilities that will make each of his knives unique and outstanding.
This time, Takeshi Saji chosen to work with SRS-13, a high quality Powdered High Speed Tool Steel produced by Sanyo Steel Company. Master Saji has great confidence in the supreme cutting performance, edge retention and corrosion resistance offered by SRS-13 because it has a fine microstructure and a very rich Chemical Composition, including a high percentage of Carbon, similar to that of Japan’s Premium Aogami Super Hagane (Blade steel).
With a beautiful mirror polish and unique 網細工 “MESH" design Tsuchime texture, Master Saji’s newly developed SRS-13 Custom Knives have an appearance unlike any of his other knives.
The attractive shiny SRS-13 blade core of these knives contrasts strongly against the textured, soft stainless steel outer cladding layers. The hand-contoured Black Linen Micarta Handle provides a secure grip and extra durability. Unlike the bland machine-produced handles of regular Western-style knives, when we grip the handles of Takeshi Saji’s knives, we can feel the warmth of the craftsman’s vision for his entire handle making process - They are truly something special to own, hold and use. The custom handcrafted handles perfectly match his handcrafted, Traditional hammer forged blades, which have much more ‘soul”. Master Saji’s knives are also fitted with a polished stainless steel bolster for improved handle durability and blade balance. So, taken as a complete package, these knives are not only visually striking, they are also highly practical and easy to care for.
How is Takeshi Saji able to make such great custom handmade handles ?
As you may know, Takeshi Saji has produced a wide variety of knives during his long career, including a large collection of Custom Hammer Forged Traditional Outdoor Knives. So, just as he spent many years perfecting his hammer forging techniques, he has also invested a lot of time and energy in to perfecting his techniques for handcrafting custom knife handles. Among the other Japanese knife makers, this experience and knowledge has made Takeshi Saji and his knives particularly distinctive and noteworthy.
His own path, ideas and spirit have created the current Takeshi Custom Kitchen Knife Collection.
The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife.
This is beautifully crafted knife. Out of box sharpness is 6 out of 10, but with couple of stones easily goes to 9 out of 10 and becomes real pleasure to use! I always keep couple of pairs in my knife box, this helps to see which one is used the most and Takeshi Saji currently is being used in 90% of cases, which makes it a great tool to use! Can only recommend and as someone said: it appears to own Takeshi Saji knife is much better than not to own one :)
The know is just great and have nothing to add. Sharpness out of box, I would say 6 out of 10, however with a bit of skill and couple of stones easily reaches 9 of 10. Incredible tool. i would also add that i always have at least 3 pairs of knives in a block, as it shows best, which pair I use the most and this Takeshi Saji is currenlty my "favourite"!
The knife is beautiful, sharp and a delight to use. I love the simplicity of the design. And I appreciate the wonderfully quick service from JCK. Ken
