Japanese santoku knife crafted by hand by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Layer Three Aogami Blade Super steel, hammered to a black polish. 18 cm is the length of the blade. Iron wood handle with bolster made of stainless steel. The Takeshi Saji HG-3104 santoku knife weighs roughly 200 grams. The chairman of Saji Blacksmith (Japan) is Takeshi Saji. Member of Japan Custom Knife Makers and Japan Knife Guild. In 1992, the Japanese "Ministry of International Trade & Industry" granted him official certification as Dentoukougeishi, a "Traditional Master Craftsman."
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