Saji PS 130mm Petty

Saji 130mm Petty

Mighty things come in small packages.

Saji PS series

From the legendary workshop of Takeshi Saji comes another exercise in uncompromising craftsmanship. Forged in fire from advanced powder steel, the blade features a striking multifaceted texture above the shinogi, contrasted by a subtle hollow grind below. The result is a knife with real presence, built around the kind of dependable, hard-working geometry that rewards every deliberate cut. A serious kitchen tool, engineered for longevity and made to be enjoyed for years.

The craftsmanship doesn't stop at the blade. Each handle is carefully fashioned in luxurious Desert Ironwood, bringing warmth, character and a sense of refinement to an already exceptional knife. It's a fitting match for a blade forged with such care and attention.

In every detail the knife is a testament to mindful knifemaking, for those who appreciate best made tools crafted one by one by skilled hands.

• Excellent fit and finish
• Solid desert ironwood handles
• Powder steel core for extra hardness and edge retention.
• Highly polished stainless bolster.
• 50/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users

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.