Saji Takeshi Hammered SG2 Super Gold 2 Petty Knife 130mm Burma Padouk Burl

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Blacksmith: Saji Uchi Hamono (Forging Cutlery) / Takeshi Saji
Type: Petty / Utiliy Knife (Double bevel edged)
Blade Material: Super Gold 2 (High Speed Stainless Steel) Clad Stainless Steel
Core: Super Gold 2
Blade Length: approx 130 mm
Blade Width:  approx 34 mm
Thickness of Spine: approx max 2 mm 
Overall Length: approx 258 mm
Weight approx 100 g (3.52 oz)
HandleBurma Padouk Burl
HRC: 62-63
Made in Japan

add Sheath Saya(This Sheath size is for 120mm, but this knife fits)

  The knives made in Echizen city are called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years. Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry.

  Takeshi Saji is a traditional craftsman who is the third generation in Saji Uchi hamono Co., Ltd.  He makes custom knives and even billhooks, and his name is well known to collectors all over the world.  His Japanese style field knives are used by field workers and outdoor professionals all over the world. He continues to make innovative and original knives. 

  In 2020, Kazuo Nomura, the representative of Saji Uchihamono Co., Ltd., was certified as a traditional craftsman, and he continues to create new designs of Knives with Saji Takeshi.

About "Super Gold 2" 
  Super Gold 2 is Powder Steel, registered trademark of Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd.  A large quantity of high alloy ingredients are included by powder metallurgy. And it is super high quality steel that rich in high corrosion-resistant, high hardness, high toughness, high wear resistance. Though this HRC is high, it is easy to relatively re-sharpen it. And The edge retention is outstanding. Thus famous  Chefs also loves this steel.

About Japanese Knives
   Japanese knives are made by craftsmen and machines, there might be scratch. Most Japanese knives are thin blade.  Don't twist edge, and don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken.