A saya is the traditional Japanese wooden blade scabbard - used to protect the edge during storage and transport, and to keep the knife from damaging other items in a drawer or bag. This CKTG saya is made from magnolia wood, the traditional material for Japanese knife storage: lightweight, slightly soft so it does not dull the edge on contact, and naturally moisture-absorbing. Each saya comes with a tapered black pin to keep the blade seated securely.
Fit is the critical detail with sayas. The best way to ensure a good fit is to purchase the saya at the same time as the knife, so we can use your actual knife as the template. If you are buying a saya separately, email us first or note the exact knife in the Comments section of your cart and we will confirm compatibility before shipping.
Japanese blacksmiths often work by hand and do not produce knives to a standardized dimension - two nakiris from two different makers, or even from the same maker in different batches, can vary meaningfully in blade height, spine thickness, and profile. At CKTG, we adjust sayas by hand for each knife: filing the interior, repositioning the pin hole, doing whatever is needed to get a proper fit. We only sell sayas for knives we carry - we cannot reliably guarantee fit for knives purchased elsewhere. If no saya is shown on a knife page, we do not have one that fits; a felt blade guard is recommended instead.
This saya is sized for tall-profile 120mm petty knives. The taller interior dimension accommodates petty knives with extra blade height - knives like the Enjin Tall Petty that run noticeably taller than a standard 120mm petty. If your petty is taller than average, this is the correct saya.
Care Instructions: Do not store a wet or damp knife in a saya - magnolia wood absorbs moisture, and a damp environment can promote rust on carbon steel blades and cause the wood to swell, affecting fit. Wipe the blade dry before inserting. Air the saya out periodically. If the fit becomes tight, allow both knife and saya to dry fully before use.Material: Magnolia Wood
Includes: Tapered Black Pin
Fit: Hand-adjusted at CKTG for each knife
Note: Purchase with knife for best fit. Email us to confirm compatibility if ordering separately.
Fit is the critical detail with sayas. The best way to ensure a good fit is to purchase the saya at the same time as the knife, so we can use your actual knife as the template. If you are buying a saya separately, email us first or note the exact knife in the Comments section of your cart and we will confirm compatibility before shipping.
Japanese blacksmiths often work by hand and do not produce knives to a standardized dimension - two nakiris from two different makers, or even from the same maker in different batches, can vary meaningfully in blade height, spine thickness, and profile. At CKTG, we adjust sayas by hand for each knife: filing the interior, repositioning the pin hole, doing whatever is needed to get a proper fit. We only sell sayas for knives we carry - we cannot reliably guarantee fit for knives purchased elsewhere. If no saya is shown on a knife page, we do not have one that fits; a felt blade guard is recommended instead.
This saya is sized for tall-profile 120mm petty knives. The taller interior dimension accommodates petty knives with extra blade height - knives like the Enjin Tall Petty that run noticeably taller than a standard 120mm petty. If your petty is taller than average, this is the correct saya.
Care Instructions: Do not store a wet or damp knife in a saya - magnolia wood absorbs moisture, and a damp environment can promote rust on carbon steel blades and cause the wood to swell, affecting fit. Wipe the blade dry before inserting. Air the saya out periodically. If the fit becomes tight, allow both knife and saya to dry fully before use.
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Great, especially for the pricePosted By: Kevin Avenius - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
Knife can get very sharp. Was moderately sharp out of the box, but a traditional first sharpening on a 1000x and 5000x zeroed it in nicely. Seems to hold its edge through moderate use. Good balance. I'd say this is an impeccable brand/knife for a starter, and a great supplement to fill the gaps where one doesn't want to spend another $100+
9 people found this review helpful
Knife can get very sharp. Was moderately sharp out of the box, but a traditional first sharpening on a 1000x and 5000x zeroed it in nicely. Seems to hold its edge through moderate use. Good balance. I'd say this is an impeccable brand/knife for a starter, and a great supplement to fill the gaps where one doesn't want to spend another $100+
Essential to protect your blade
