Takeshi Saji SUMMIT ― Limited Edition Custom Series R-2 Damascus Wa Series Wa Gyuto 180mm (7 Inch, STCL-238)

Takeshi Saji is now 74 years old and 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!

After testing and evaluating a very reputable Powdered Metallurgy High Speed Tool Steel, called “R-2” (Manufactured by Kobelco), he decided to produce an exciting new range of this traditionally hammer-forged Damascus kitchen knife using this modern ‘super steel’.

A dark R-2 Damascus blade, which features a crisp and vigorous Damascus pattern, the energetic style of the Damascus blade. It is handcrafted using a complex series of forging processes and undergoes a specially formulated acid etching process.

This Custom Limited Edition Takeshi Saji R-2 Damascus Wa-Gyuto Knife with Contemporary, Stylish Wa Handle and a matching Black Lacquered wood Saya (Sheath) with a black pakkawood Saya pin. The Innovative a Innovative Octagonal Ebonywood handle with a Fancy Pink & Green Turquoise Composite Stone Ferrule & Butt with Nickel Silver Spacers, and a matching Black Lacquered wood Saya (Sheath) with a black pakkawood Saya pin.

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. 

Specification

Knife Model: Takeshi Saji SUMMIT ― Limited Edition Custom WA Series R-2 Custom Damascus Wa Gyuto 180mm

Blade Material:  R-2 Custom Black Damascus

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 63

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50

Handle Material: Octagonal Ebonywood handle with a Fancy Pink & Green Turquoise Composite Stone Ferrule & Butt with Nickel Silver Spacers. 

Saya Included: Yes. (Black Lacquered Wooden Saya)