Takeshi Saji Super Gold 2 Petty Knife 150mm Damascus

Takeshi Saji – Echizen Master of Damascus

Takeshi Saji is one of the most recognisable and individual blacksmiths working in Echizen, Japan. A former chairman of the Takefu Knife Village and one of its founding members, Saji-san has spent decades refining a style that blends traditional forging skill with bold visual expression.

Working primarily with high-performance steels such as VG10 and Aogami Super, he is best known for his richly patterned Damascus blades and distinctive handle work. His knives often feature layered, hammered, or coloured finishes that stand apart from the more restrained aesthetic typical of many Japanese makers.

Despite the visual impact, Saji’s work remains grounded in solid fundamentals: reliable heat treatment, confident edge geometry, and practical cutting performance. His blades tend to have a slightly more substantial feel than ultra-thin Sakai-style knives, offering durability alongside edge retention.

Takeshi Saji knives are chosen by those who appreciate individuality in their tools — forged performance with character, presence, and unmistakable identity.

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Petty – Compact Precision
The petty knife is the smallest member of the Japanese kitchen knife family, designed for detail work where control matters most. Sitting between a utility knife and a small chef’s knife, it excels at trimming meat, peeling fruit and vegetables, and handling smaller ingredients with accuracy.

Slim, nimble and easy to manoeuvre, the petty is ideal for  board work where a larger knife would feel cumbersome. Whether you’re segmenting citrus, deveining prawns or making fine, precise cuts, it offers the control and finesse that bigger blades can’t match.

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San Mai – Three-Layer Construction
San mai means “three layers.” It describes the traditional Japanese method of sandwiching a hard steel core between two softer layers of protective cladding. The hard core provides razor-sharp cutting performance, while the outer layers add toughness and make the knife easier to maintain.

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Damascus – Layered Beauty

Damascus steel knives are made by forging together multiple layers of steel, often in striking patterns that swirl, ripple, or wave across the blade. While visually stunning, damascus cladding also helps protect the core steel. Each damascus knife is unique, with patterns that reflect the skill and creativity of the maker.

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Super Gold 2 Steel

Fine-grained powdered stainless steel offering excellent edge retention, easy sharpening, and strong corrosion resistance.

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Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.

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Specifications
Blade shape – Petty 150mm
Maker – Tajeshi Saji
Blade construction – San Mai
Steel – SPG2 Stainless Powder Steel
Handle – Dessert Ironwood with Mosaic Pin
Total length – mm
Blade length –  mm
Blade height at heel – mm
Weight –  g
HRC – 
Blade finish – Damascus
Edge grind – 50/50
Thickness behind edge – 0.28 mm
Spine thickness at heel –  2.71 mm

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Age Restriction
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business, all customers will be asked to verify their age at checkout and upon delivery.