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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Petty (135mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-petty-135mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3059"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-petty-135mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3059-16512_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Petty (135mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-petty-135mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3059">Takeshi Saji - Petty (135mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
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Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus
Petty 135mm
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
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              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-petty-135mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3059</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-petty-135mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3059</link>
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              <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Santoku (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-c108/takeshi-saji-santoku-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3060"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-santoku-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3060-16508_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Santoku (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-c108/takeshi-saji-santoku-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3060">Takeshi Saji - Santoku (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
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Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Santoku (180mm)
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-c108/takeshi-saji-santoku-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3060</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-c108/takeshi-saji-santoku-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3060</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Bunka (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061-16516_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Bunka (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061">Takeshi Saji - Bunka (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
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Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Bunka (180mm)&amp;nbsp;
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061</link>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Nakiri (170mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-c181/takeshi-saji-nakiri-170mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3062"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-nakiri-170mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3062-16520_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Nakiri (170mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-c181/takeshi-saji-nakiri-170mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3062">Takeshi Saji - Nakiri (170mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
<p>
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Nakiri 170mm
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-c181/takeshi-saji-nakiri-170mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3062</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-c181/takeshi-saji-nakiri-170mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3062</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Gyuto (210mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3063"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3063-16499_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Gyuto (210mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3063">Takeshi Saji - Gyuto (210mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
<p>
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Gyuto (210mm)
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3063</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3063</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Petty (130mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-petty-130mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3064"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-petty-130mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3064-16504_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Petty (130mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-petty-130mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3064">Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Petty (130mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
<p>
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Kiritsuke Petty (130mm)
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-petty-130mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3064</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/petty-knife-c189/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-petty-130mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3064</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Gyuto (210mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3065"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3065-16479_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Gyuto (210mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3065">Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Gyuto (210mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
<p>
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Kiritsuke Gyuto (210mm)&amp;nbsp;
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3065</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3065</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Gyuto (240mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3066"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3066-16474_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Gyuto (240mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3066">Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Gyuto (240mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
<p>
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Kiritsuke Gyuto (240mm)
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3066</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3066</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Sujihiki (270mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/sujihiki-c182/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3067"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3067-16469_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Sujihiki (270mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/sujihiki-c182/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3067">Takeshi Saji - Kiritsuke Sujihiki (270mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
<p>
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Kiritsuke Sujihiki (270mm)
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/sujihiki-c182/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3067</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/sujihiki-c182/takeshi-saji-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3067</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm — Made by Takashi Saji</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2984"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2984-15993_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm — Made by Takashi Saji"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2984">Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm — Made by Takashi Saji</a></p>
<p>
Knife Type: Gyuto (Japanese chef&amp;rsquo;s knife)
Blade Length: 210 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&amp;nbsp;Corian (synthetic resin composite)
Handle Shape: Western-style ergonomic
Blade Hardness: Approx. 60–61 HRC
Weight: ~200–220g
Angle: 15 degree
Ideal Use: Slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables, meat, and fish
Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; avoid dishwashers
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2984</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2984</link>
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              <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 170mm — Made by Takashi Saji</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-170mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2983"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-170mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2983-15983_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 170mm — Made by Takashi Saji"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-170mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2983">Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 170mm — Made by Takashi Saji</a></p>
<p>
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
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-170mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2983</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-170mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2983</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2982"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2982-15974_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2982">Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji</a></p>
<p>
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&amp;nbsp;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
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2982</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/nakiri-knives-c158/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2982</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2975"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2975-15937_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2975">Takeshi Saji Saji Hot Forged VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm — Made by Takashi Saji</a></p>
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Knife Type: Santoku (multi-purpose Japanese knife)
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&amp;nbsp;Corian (synthetic resin composite)
Handle Shape: Western style (ergonomic grip)
Blade Hardness: Approx. 60–61 HRC
Angle: 15 degree
Weight: ~180–200g (varies slightly due to hand-forging)
Ideal Use: All-purpose cutting — slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables, meat, and fish
Maintenance: Hand wash and dry thoroughly; do not use in dishwasher
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/saji-hot-forged-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-made-by-takashi-saji-p2975</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Makie -Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Laquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-sg2-mirrored-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-laquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2119"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-sg2-mirrored-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-laquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2119-12022_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Makie -Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Laquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-sg2-mirrored-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-laquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2119">Takeshi Saji Makie -Art R2(SG2) Mirrored Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Laquered Saya and Handle FUJI on LAKE</a></p>
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Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Diamond Finish 24cm Gyuto
Mirrored Damascus Steel finish
Urushi lacquered handle
Urushi Lacquered Saya hand painted by Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada
Saya features depictions of Mt. Fuji and a lake
Manufactured by hand by Master Saji in Takefu Knife Village
63HRC
Made in Japan
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-sg2-mirrored-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-laquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2119</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-sg2-mirrored-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-laquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2119</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and handle FUJI on Lake</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2120"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2120-12031_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and handle FUJI on Lake"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2120">Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and handle FUJI on Lake</a></p>
<p>
24cm Chef&#039;s/Gyuto Knife for multipurpose kitchen work
Aogami Core with Rainbow Damascus Steel; layers of steel, brass and copper
Urushi Lacquered western style handle
Urushi Lacquered Saya hand painted by Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada
Saya features depictions of Mt. Fuji and a lake
Manufactured by hand by Master Saji in Takefu Knife Village
Made in Japan
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2120</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-handle-fuji-on-lake-p2120</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and custom handle TORI FUJI on Lake</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-custom-handle-tori-fuji-on-lake-p2121"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-custom-handle-tori-fuji-on-lake-p2121-12028_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and custom handle TORI FUJI on Lake"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-custom-handle-tori-fuji-on-lake-p2121">Takeshi Saji Makie - Art R2 AOGAMI NO.2 Coloured Damascus Japanese Chef&#039;s Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Saya and custom handle TORI FUJI on Lake</a></p>
<p>
24cm Chef&#039;s/Gyuto Knife for multipurpose kitchen work
Aogami Core with Rainbow Damascus Steel; layers of steel, brass and copper
Urushi Lacquered western style handle
Urushi Lacquered Saya hand painted by Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada
Saya features depictions of a Tori gate on a lake
Manufactured by hand by Master Saji in Takefu Knife Village
Made in Japan
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-custom-handle-tori-fuji-on-lake-p2121</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-makie-art-r2-aogami-no-2-coloured-damascus-japanese-chefs-gyuto-knife-240mm-with-urushi-lacquered-saya-and-custom-handle-tori-fuji-on-lake-p2121</link>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus 24cm Gyuto with Black Mikarta Handle</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-vg10-damascus-24cm-gyuto-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1277"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-vg10-damascus-24cm-gyuto-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1277-7596_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus 24cm Gyuto with Black Mikarta Handle"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-vg10-damascus-24cm-gyuto-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1277">Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus 24cm Gyuto with Black Mikarta Handle</a></p>
<p>
24cm Gyuto/Chef&#039;s Knife for all-round kitchen use
Takeshi Saji knives Manufactured by Hand in Takefu Knife Village
VG-10 Damascus Steel
Riveted Black Micarta Handle with Full Tang
Made in Japan
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-vg10-damascus-24cm-gyuto-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1277</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-vg10-damascus-24cm-gyuto-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1277</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji VG-10 Damascus  16.5cm Vegetable Knife with Black Mikarta Handle</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/vegetable-knives-c6/takeshi-saji-vg-10-damascus-16-5cm-vegetable-knife-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1275"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-vg-10-damascus-16-5cm-vegetable-knife-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1275-7592_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji VG-10 Damascus  16.5cm Vegetable Knife with Black Mikarta Handle"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/vegetable-knives-c6/takeshi-saji-vg-10-damascus-16-5cm-vegetable-knife-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1275">Takeshi Saji VG-10 Damascus  16.5cm Vegetable Knife with Black Mikarta Handle</a></p>
<p>
Vegetable Knife with a flat blade for chopping vegetables
Takeshi Saji Knives Manufactured by Hand in Takefu Knife Village
VG-10 Core with Damascus Steel Cladding
Riveted Black Micarta Handle with Full Tang
Made in Japan
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/vegetable-knives-c6/takeshi-saji-vg-10-damascus-16-5cm-vegetable-knife-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1275</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/vegetable-knives-c6/takeshi-saji-vg-10-damascus-16-5cm-vegetable-knife-with-black-mikarta-handle-p1275</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus 27cm Sujihiki with Ironwood Handle</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-rainbow-damascus-27cm-sujihiki-with-ironwood-handle-p961"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-rainbow-damascus-27cm-sujihiki-with-ironwood-handle-p961-5965_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus 27cm Sujihiki with Ironwood Handle"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-rainbow-damascus-27cm-sujihiki-with-ironwood-handle-p961">Takeshi Saji Rainbow Damascus 27cm Sujihiki with Ironwood Handle</a></p>
<p>
27cm Sujihiki Knife for slicing/carving kitchen use
Takeshi Saji knives manufactured in Takefu Knife Village
Aogami Core with Rainbow Damascus Steel; layers of steel, brass and copper
Riveted Ironwood Handle with Full Tang
Manufactured by hand by Master Saji in Takefu Knife Village
</p></description>
              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-rainbow-damascus-27cm-sujihiki-with-ironwood-handle-p961</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/takeshi-saji-rainbow-damascus-27cm-sujihiki-with-ironwood-handle-p961</link>
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