{"title":"Line Collection For Takeshi Saji Strix","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"makato-kurosaki-samidorizuki-sgstrix-santoku-170mm-copy","title":"Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime Santoku 165mm Olivewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime Santoku 165mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a stainless powder steel blade with an octagonal Japanese Kashi handle. This santoku profile measures 166mm in edge length and features a tsuchime surface finish on a sanmai stainless clad construction. The SPG STRIX powdered steel core registers 63-65 HRC and is manufactured by Takefu Special Steel to combine high hardness with sharpening characteristics similar to carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPG STRIX strengthens the metallic base material to achieve cutting performance while maintaining workability during maintenance. The stainless cladding supports easy care, though the line requires more frequent sharpening due to its geometry. Weighing 154g with a 49mm heel height and 2.2mm spine thickness at the heel, this knife pairs the functional santoku shape with a traditional octagonal wa handle crafted from stable Japanese White Oak without a ferrule or spacer. Takeshi Saji produces this piece in Takefu, applying decades of bladesmithing experience to create kitchen cutlery that integrates traditional forging methods with modern steel technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444054311133,"sku":"TAKE-STTS-SA165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2209.jpg?v=1771479901"},{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-strix-tsuchime-165mm-nakiri","title":"Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri Olivewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring SPG STRIX powdered stainless steel and an octagonal Kashi handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise push-cutting performance. This 165mm blade utilises a flat edge profile designed for straight vertical cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to prevent food from remaining connected after chopping. The san-mai stainless clad construction features a Tsuchime hammered finish and measures 2.1mm at the spine with a heel height of 52mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPG STRIX steel is manufactured by Takefu Special Steel as a blade-oriented powdered metal that strengthens the metallic base to provide sharpening characteristics similar to carbon steel despite high hardness. Rated between 63 and 65 HRC, this stainless core achieves ideal cutting edges while remaining easy to maintain. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from Kashi Japanese White Oak without a ferrule or spacer, providing stability and durability during use. Weighing 178g, this Nakiri pairs traditional Takefu bladesmithing with modern metallurgy for dedicated vegetable preparation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444214448349,"sku":"TAKE-STTS-NA165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2220.jpg?v=1771480986"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-takeshi-saji-strix.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}