I purchased this new a few years back. I never used it – it’s only been out of the box 2 or 3 times.
The ultimate line of knives by the experienced craftsman, Ichiro Hattori with his never compromise character and craftsmanship.
In the final finishing work, Hattori gives special care to check every detail, blade grinding and polishing flows, warping, angles and handle shaping, fitting etc…. Every knife that does not meet with his strict quality standard, is returned to be reworked from the beginning or thrown away.
His “Never Compromise” attitude to seek the finest workmanship has made him called as “World’s Best Knife Craftsman”. He was also honored to receive “Excellent Skilled Craftsman Award” from Seki Knife Industrial Association. When you hold his knife in hand and actually use it, you will know and admit that he really deserve it. Slim and Lightweight Utility knife ideal for small game and fish. 2-1/2″ satin polished AUS-8 Chrome-Molybdenum and Vanadium stainless steel Semi-Drop-point blade is hardened to 58-58 in Rockwell C scale. Mahogany wood handle with two nickel silver rivets and lanyard hole on the end. Comes with dark brown Leather sheath with belt loop.
AUS-8 blade in 3.0mm thick, 65mm blade, 160mm overall, Weight 60g
