Saji Steak Knife - BK - Desert Ironwood

Saji Steak Knife - Desert Ironwood

Saji's collection of steak knives are worthy to grace even the finest dining tables. Each knife is hammer forged one by one from the finest Japanese damascus VG10 stainless steel.

The blade features an elegant damascus pattern with handles fashioned by hand from luxurious desert ironwood. Truly a joy to hold.

Please note:

• Price is inclusive of 1 x handmade steak knife
• Handle material is desert ironwood
• Similar to all Japanese knives, please do not put in the dishwasher
• Blade pattern and wood grain will be different to the images above as each knife is individually handcrafted.
• Blade length - approx 12cm; blade thickness at spine - approx 1.5mm, overall length - approx 25.5cm

About Saji Uchihamono

Takeshi Saji is more than a master blacksmith. He's one of the founding legends of Japanese custom knife making. The third generation of the Saji Uchihamono workshop in Echizen, Saji-san helped transform an age-old blacksmithing tradition into something altogether more ambitious. At a time when Japanese knives were largely defined by function and tradition, he dared to think differently. Bold designs, outrageous Damascus finishes and an almost rebellious approach to craftsmanship. He wasn't simply making knives; he was creating an entirely new direction for Japanese cutlery, inspiring a generation of makers who followed. In an industry full of talented blacksmiths, Saji-san is one of the originals. A genuine trailblazer whose influence can be seen across the industry today.

The baton has passed to Kazuo Nomura, and it's difficult to imagine better hands. Saji-san's son-in-law, Nomura is no mere successor riding on the family name. He's an exceptionally talented blacksmith in his own right, having spent decades learning alongside one of the greats while forging a reputation of his own. He has the skills, experience and bloody-minded dedication to keep the Saji workshop at the top of its game. This isn't simply a legacy being preserved; it's a new generation taking the reins.