Takeshi Saji VG10 Cross Tsuchime Kurouchi Petty 130mm Yoshikazu Tanaka & Sakai Kikumori The hammered dimples

The hammered dimples

Spine Thickness @ Mid: 2

Considering the exceptional level of craftsmanship

Overall Length:410mm

He favors minimal machinery in production

Takeshi Saji VG10 Cross Tsuchime Kurouchi Petty 130mm Yoshikazu Tanaka & Sakai Kikumori The hammered dimplesStyle: Petty Utility Steel type: VG10 Stainless steel HRC: ~61HRC Blade Length: 130mm Overall Length: 248 mm Blade Height @Heel: 33mm Spine Thickness @ Mid: 2. 5mm Weight: 140 g Bevel: Double Handle Material: Red Micarta Takeshi Saji is a leading blacksmith from Echizen, born in Takefu in 1948 into a family of second generation smiths. In 1992, he was officially recognized as a "Traditional Master Craftsman" by Japan's Ministry of International Trade