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. CKTG sayas are 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 that slots through the spine to keep the blade seated securely.
Fit is the critical detail with sayas. Japanese blacksmiths 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. 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. 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 the recommended alternative in that case.
This saya is sized for 270mm sujihiki knives in the CKTG lineup. Sized for 270mm sujihiki knives - the professional standard length for slicing work. The B designation indicates this variant has slightly more interior room than the A version to accommodate sujihikis with a taller blade height or wider spine.
What Customers Are Saying: Five reviewers confirm good fit when purchased alongside the sujihiki.
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.
Fit is the critical detail with sayas. Japanese blacksmiths 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. 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. 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 the recommended alternative in that case.
This saya is sized for 270mm sujihiki knives in the CKTG lineup. Sized for 270mm sujihiki knives - the professional standard length for slicing work. The B designation indicates this variant has slightly more interior room than the A version to accommodate sujihikis with a taller blade height or wider spine.
What Customers Are Saying: Five reviewers confirm good fit when purchased alongside the sujihiki.
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.
Reviews
5 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Misono Swedish Steel Protect your SujihikisPosted By: Matt B - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
Bought a couple of these to go with my Masakage Yuki and Shimo Sujihiki knives. Absolutely fantastic Sayas for the price, well crafted and will serve as great protection for my knives. With a few coats of oil/finish, they'll be perfect.Blade fit is a bit loose for my Masakages, that's 100% understandable as these Sayas are made to fit various shapes of knives, still does it's job just fine.Note that, on the Sayas inner surface (one side only), Isaiha has prepared some sort of wedges to help secure the knife blade and keep it from rattling in the Saya. Sort of one size fits all feature, which is great. Just make sure you check for this before you mindlessly jam your blade into the Saya. You have to insert the knife in a specific way and if one is not careful, I imagine, could break/chip the tip of your expensive knife on those wedges.
9 people found this review helpful
Bought a couple of these to go with my Masakage Yuki and Shimo Sujihiki knives. Absolutely fantastic Sayas for the price, well crafted and will serve as great protection for my knives. With a few coats of oil/finish, they'll be perfect.Blade fit is a bit loose for my Masakages, that's 100% understandable as these Sayas are made to fit various shapes of knives, still does it's job just fine.Note that, on the Sayas inner surface (one side only), Isaiha has prepared some sort of wedges to help secure the knife blade and keep it from rattling in the Saya. Sort of one size fits all feature, which is great. Just make sure you check for this before you mindlessly jam your blade into the Saya. You have to insert the knife in a specific way and if one is not careful, I imagine, could break/chip the tip of your expensive knife on those wedges.
Saya Near perfect for the price Posted By: Ramon - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
I'm giving it5 stars for the price . I own 3 different ones. I do have a small complaint. The pin is a little too snug, especially on the one for the 270 suji. This one would actually get stuck. I had to pull it out with pliers and scuffed up the pin a little. I had to gut the whole a little bit and I oiled it. It's gotten broken in better now and is not as big of a problem, but I do have to be carefully to minimally push it in. This one the issue was the worst and I still bought two more after. The other two weren't as bad. It was less of an issue.
6 people found this review helpful
I'm giving it5 stars for the price . I own 3 different ones. I do have a small complaint. The pin is a little too snug, especially on the one for the 270 suji. This one would actually get stuck. I had to pull it out with pliers and scuffed up the pin a little. I had to gut the whole a little bit and I oiled it. It's gotten broken in better now and is not as big of a problem, but I do have to be carefully to minimally push it in. This one the issue was the worst and I still bought two more after. The other two weren't as bad. It was less of an issue.
First CKTG SayaPosted By: Gil - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
Excellent product for those looking to protect their knives. It fits my Fujiwara FKH perfectly and the fit and finish is great; especially when compared to a Yoshihiro saya. My only complaint was that the pin hole could have been slightly wider because the pin can get stuck and may be hard to remove at times. Additionally, I recommend getting the wood treatment to maintain the wood and prevent cracking.
5 people found this review helpful
Excellent product for those looking to protect their knives. It fits my Fujiwara FKH perfectly and the fit and finish is great; especially when compared to a Yoshihiro saya. My only complaint was that the pin hole could have been slightly wider because the pin can get stuck and may be hard to remove at times. Additionally, I recommend getting the wood treatment to maintain the wood and prevent cracking.
