Saji R2 Steak Knife Set of 2 - Black Micarta

Saji Steak Knife Set of 2

Bring steak night up a notch with a pair of hand forged Saji Steak knives.

These days it’s fairly common knowledge that preparing food with a sharp blade enhances both flavour and texture. The same is equally true at the table.

Hand forged from R2 steel before being deep etched and highly polished these knives leave a silky-smooth texture to each mouthful. Beautifully weighted with linen micarta handles and kazari pin you will wish every night was steak night.

Want your saji steak knife to sit proud at the dinner table? Match it with an optional Biwa knife and chopstick rest.

Please note:

• Price is inclusive of 2 x handmade steak knives
• Handle material is black linen micarta
• Presented in kiri wood box
• Hand wash and dry fully - never put in the dishwasher
• Please be careful around bones

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.