Takeshi Saji SRS-13 Hammer Forged, Custom Handmade Handle Series Bunka 170mm (6.6 inch, Ironwood Handle)

  Experienced Forge-Smith Takeshi Saji, creates a variety of fine masterpieces and fine custom knives. Takeshi Saji is always seeking new possibilities that will make each of his knives unique and outstanding. This time, Takeshi Saji chosen to work with SRS-13, a high quality Powdered High Speed Tool Steel produced by Sanyo Steel Company. Master Saji has great confidence in the supreme cutting performance, edge retention and corrosion resistance offered by SRS-13 because it has a fine microstructure and a very rich Chemical Composition, including a high percentage of Carbon, similar to that of Japan’s Premium Aogami Super Hagane (Blade steel). With a beautiful mirror polish and unique 網細工 “MESH" design Tsuchime texture, Master Saji’s newly developed SRS-13 Custom Knives have an appearance unlike any of his other knives. The attractive shiny SRS-13 blade core of these knives contrasts strongly against the textured, soft stainless steel outer cladding layers. The hand-contoured Desert Ir