Gyuto - Chef Knife

Takeshi Saji is the one of the most famous craftsmen of knives in Japan. With over 50 years of experience, he still creates new models of knives, which are so appreciated in Japan and abroad. 

Kofuse-zukuri is a difficult technique that requires a high level of skill and experience, and is the same manufacturing method used for Japanese swords.
The Kofuse-zukuri method was developed in 1995 out of the desire to create something unique, something with the sharpness of forging but with the elasticity of a sword.
Conventional hammered blades are made by inserting steel into steel (steel is sandwiched between steel), but Kofuse-zukuri is the opposite: steel is inserted into steel, in other words, steel is wrapped around extremely soft iron, which serves as the core metal, in the same way as Japanese swords are made.
This highly technical and time-consuming forging process is said to be the reason why Yasugi steel is as resilient as spring steel, strong, and durable (does not chip).
Incidentally, the brand name "Red Orca" was named after Shozo Akitomo, the sales manager of the company, who is fond of orcas.

"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.

"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.

"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 master blacksmith and has been making machetes, knives, and kitchen knives with his experience and skills for over 30 years as a master and 50 years as a blacksmith.

He has inherited the tradition, but he is not conservative. 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.