{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-super-gold-2-petty-150mm-damascus","title":"Takeshi Saji Super Gold 2 Petty Knife 150mm Damascus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakeshi Saji – Echizen Master of Damascus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeshi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeshi Saji knives are chosen by those who appreciate individuality in their tools — forged performance with character, presence, and unmistakable identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003ePetty – Compact Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eSlim, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eSan Mai – Three-Layer Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eSan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus – Layered Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDamascus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Gold 2 Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFine-grained powdered stainless steel offering excellent edge retention, easy sharpening, and strong corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.\u003cbr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.\u003cbr data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.\u003cbr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.\u003cbr data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eBlade shape – Petty 150mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eMaker – Tajeshi Saji\u003cbr data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eBlade construction – San Mai\u003cbr data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eSteel – SPG2 Stainless Powder Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eHandle – Dessert Ironwood with Mosaic Pin\u003cbr data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eTotal length – mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eBlade length –  mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eBlade height at heel – mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eWeight –  g\u003cbr data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eHRC – \u003cbr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eBlade finish – Damascus\u003cbr data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eEdge grind – 50\/50\u003cbr data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eThickness behind edge – 0.28 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003eSpine thickness at heel –  2.71 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eAge Restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eKnives 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Community Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55477879308673,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/takeshi-saji-super-gold-2-petty-150mm-damascus-6183338.jpg?v=1775138015","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/takeshi-saji-super-gold-2-petty-150mm-damascus","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}