Custom handle

"Saji Takeshi” is the third generation owner of Saji Knives, a knife making company in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas.
At the young age of 44, he was certified as a traditional craftsman and has been making machetes, knives, and kitchen knives with his experience and skills for over 30 years.

He has inherited the tradition, but is not limited to it. He has created his own unique worldview by incorporating Western elements into the shape of the blade and using new, highly functional materials for the handle.

"Kagekiyo is the advanced brand of Baba Cutlery Works, and is produced by expert craftsmen in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, the home of Japanese hammer forged blades.
The knives are made from traditional steels such as Shirogami and Aogami, and the blades grinded by its own artisan are very sharp, and they are matched with special handles made for them.

Kagekiyo's beautiful knives will brighten up your kitchen and your dish!

"Saji Takeshi” is the third generation owner of Saji Knives, a knife making company in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas.
At the young age of 44, he was certified as a traditional craftsman and has been making machetes, knives, and kitchen knives with his experience and skills for over 30 years.

He has inherited the tradition, but is not limited to it. He has created his own unique worldview by incorporating Western elements into the shape of the blade and using new, highly functional materials for the handle.