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Takeshi Saji is one of the most experienced and famous forge smiths in Takefu (Now Echizen City), Fukui Prefecture.
He is still very active and insists on creating and making his own unique custom kitchen knifes. He also spends significant time and energy teaching and mentoring the next generation of young forge smiths and craftsmen at the 'Takefu Knife Village Cooperative’.
We all respect Takeshi Saji’s extensive knowledge and his lifelong devotion to knife making and the cutlery industry.
Since the year 2020, we have been working closely with Master Saji to create a new range of top-tier knives that will include unique 'one-of-a-kind' knives and limited edition custom knives, which will often feature special handles. Today, we are very excited to introduce the Saji SUMMIT ― Limited Edition Custom Series!
Recently, Takefu Special Steel company released a new and mysterious special powdered steel called “STRIX” (Short for “STrong matRIX”). The claimed characteristics of this new steel have made a big impact and it has attracted the interest of many knife industry experts and serious knife fans.
STRIX is capable of reaching very high hardness levels (HRC 65) and offering outstanding sharpness and edge retention. Furthermore, even at this high hardness level, STRIX is not very difficult to resharpen and, similar to SG-II (Also known as R2), it offers very good rust resistance.
Ideal for practical, high-performance cutlery, this new high-end steel has now been released on to the market and we are proud to introduce Takeshi Saji’s new STRIX Steel Knives.
These San-mai (3-layer) knives have a STRIX blade core and Mirror Polished Stainless Steel cladding layers that feature Master Saji’s unique ‘next-generation modern design’ Tsuchime Hammered texture.
One day at the US Knife Show, we accidentaly met with this rare and stylish, "JUMA Emerald Green Color Material. JUMA is a high grade, modern raw material for handcrafted works of art. JUMA is a resin based material has great durability and makes very beautiful & attractive appearance (like the Dragon's Scale) We promptly requested Master Saji to use this special material for his very limited edition knife and now another masterpiece of Saji SUMMIT- Limited Edition Custom Series knife is available.
The Unique Custom Handmade JUMA "Emerald Green Color" Custom Handle has a beautiful appearance and to ensure that it can be gripped comfortably, it has been carefully contoured and polished by hand. A stainless steel bolster has been fitted to improve the durability and blade balance of the knife.
The tall blade and rounded nose / tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife that is well suited to cutting meat, fish, or vegetables; Hence it’s name, which literally means “Three-purpose”. The Santoku is often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife.
What is JUMA Material?
JUMA® is a premium synthetic material made in Germany by Elforyn GmbH.
It is a dense, durable polymer resin admired for its vivid patterns, deep colors, and smooth, luxurious finish.
JUMA offers a warm, solid feel similar to ivory or horn, while remaining stable and resistant to moisture and temperature changes.
Takeshi Saji carefully selected JUMA material to create the perfect match with the next-generation steel “STRIX” and its modern Tsuchime hammered texture.
Experience the harmony of innovative steel and Saji’s exceptional craftsmanship in this masterpiece.
Knife Model: Takeshi Saji SUMMIT ― Limited Edition Custom Series STRIX SAN-MAI Custom Hammered SMT-1027 Santoku 180mm
Blade Material: STRIX SAN-MAI Custom Hammered
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 65
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle : Custom Handmade JUMA Emerald Green Color Handle with Stainless Steel Bolster
Saya Included: No.
| Santoku 180mm (7") Cutting edge length: 180mm Total Length: 305mm Blade Thickness: 2.4mm Blade Width: 51mm Handle Length: 118mm Total Weight: 220g |
This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right-handed and left-handed use.
Please Note: In general, Japanese Kitchen Knives are designed for right hand use and their blades have a relatively strong convex grind on the right-hand side and relatively weak convex grind (almost straight) on the left-hand side. However, double bevel edge knives with a 50/50 grind can be used by both right-handed and left-handed people without any problems.
We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and sharp edge with your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for long times.
Important
This is the Powdered High Speed Tool Steel blade kitchen knife that has a rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.
