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Takeshi Saji Knives

170mm Saji STRIX Wa Nakiri

170mm Saji STRIX Wa Nakiri

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Takeshi Saji is regarded as a legend in the blacksmithing community of Echizen, Japan. His son-in-law Kazuo Nomura is the head blacksmith of Saji Hamono.

Location: Echizen, Japan

Line: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: STRIX (HRC ~65)

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Hammered & Polished

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: 8-sided

Weight: ~180g

Blade Length: ~170mm

Overall Length: ~315mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.3mm

Blade Height: ~51.3mm

 

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

 

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.

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