Takeshi Saji R2 Black Damascus Sujihiki 240mm

One of our favourite blacksmiths here at the shop is Takeshi Saji. Saji-san's knives are gorgeous.  Working out of his hamono in Takefu, Echizen. Saji-san uses R2 Powdered steel for these beauties. Although a little heavier than many of our blades, the comfort and balance of the knife feels natural in the hand.  With a rockwell hardness of around 63-64, these handmade beauties are designed and made for a lifetime of use.

Fukirushi is a traditional Japanese woodworking and finishing technique distinguished by its deep, tactile surface and rich, layered expression of wood grain. Artisans begin by carefully texturing the surface of the wood, then applying multiple layers of natural lacquer or oil. Each layer is polished back by hand to reveal the relief, allowing the wood’s structure to rise and fall beneath the finish. The result is a surface that feels alive beneath the fingertips—smooth, dimensional, and enduring.