Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 170mm — Made by Takashi Saji

Maker: Takashi Saji Origin: Takefu, Japan Knife Type: Nakiri (vegetable knife) Blade Length: 170 mm Blade Material: VG10 stainless steel core with Damascus cladding Construction: Hot-forged, multi-layer Damascus Blade Finish: Hammered (Tsuchime) Damascus pattern Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Handle Material: Turquoise Corian (synthetic resin composite) Handle Shape: Western-style ergonomic Blade Hardness: Approx. 60–61 HRC Weight: ~170–190g Angle: 15 degree Ideal Use: Chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables with precision Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; avoid dishwashers

Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji

Maker: Takashi Saji Origin: Takefu, Japan Knife Type: Bunka (multi-purpose knife with kiritsuke-style tip) Blade Length: 180 mm Blade Material: VG10 stainless steel core with Damascus cladding Construction: Hot-forged, multi-layer Damascus Blade Finish: Hammered (Tsuchime) Damascus pattern Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Handle Material: Turquoise Corian (synthetic resin composite) Handle Shape: Western-style ergonomic Blade Hardness: Approx. 60–61 HRC Weight: ~180–200g Angle: 15 degree Ideal Use: All-purpose cutting — slicing, chopping, and precision tip work