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-17 Natural Dinamic Elegant Machete Beautifully hand-polished, Hair Lined Finished, Convex-Grind, D-2 Steel, 8.7' Machete Blade comes with a custom handmade 5.9' Rosewood Handle with Brass Hilt that are securely fastened to a hidden tang. From the handle and hilt design to the finishing touches on the blade spine, his work reflects a keen sense of sensitivity and elegance. Each element is thoughtfully considered to create an overall design of exceptional quality.　Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for practical use. Comes with a custom handmade, hand engraved Bubinga Wood sheath.

Aggressive, Dinamic and Wild yet, very natural taste and modern Machete Blade design, these special combination goes very well with Master Saito's elegance and detailed custom hand works. SH-17 Natural Dinamic Elegant Machete.

D-2 Steel blade: 6.2mm thick, 222mm blade, 375mm overall, Weight 355g

Specification:
Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-17 Natural Dinamic Elegant Machete
Blade Material: D-2 Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 61
Handle Material:  Rosewood Handle with Brass Hilt
Bubinga wood Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 375mm (14.7 inches)
Blade Length: 222mm (8.7 inches)
Blade Thickness: 6.2mm (0.24 inch)
Weight: 355g (12.52oz)