Description

 "Dignified elegance". These words describe Custom Knife Maker Hiroshi Saito's dedicated custom works.

At the Seki Outdoor Knife Show in October 2014, I fell in love with this sophisticated handmade knife collection. When I picked this knife up and had a closer look, I saw that every little detail had been carefully taken care of, it had a perfect grip and balance, overall it was the fruit of its creator's spirit and philosophy.

Hiroshi Saito, the maker of this knife, has dedicated many long years to creating custom knives. The making process for custom knives is very different from that of factory knives, which use many standardized, automated processes. Making custom knives requires effort, and the value of the final product lies in how well the product reflects the creator's philosophy and the perfection of their skills.

SH-11 Natural Classic-Elegant Hunter  Beautifully hand-polished and sophisticated Vortex Damascus Layers, SG-II Damascus Stainless Steel, Clip Point blade fitted with a perfectly hand contoured Quince Burl Wood Handle with ellegant taste and shape of Nickel Silver Hilt, which offers a secure and precise grip. Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for general use.

All-Purpose Utility knife, 4.6 inch SG-II Damascus, Clip Point blade with 4.9 inch Quince Burl Wood handle that is securely fastened to the hidden tang, solid Nickel Silver Hilt. Comes with a custom handmade dark-brown leather sheath.

SG-II Damascus Blade: 3mm thick, 117mm blade, 245mm overall, Weight 114g

Specification:
Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-11 Natural Classic-Elegant Hunter
Blade Material: SG-II Damascus Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 62 to 63
Handle Material:  Quince Burl Wood Handle with solid Nickel Silver Hilt
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 245mm (9.6 inches)
Blade Length: 117mm (4.6 inches)
Blade Thickness: 3mm 
Weight: 114g (4 oz)