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-18 Natural-Elegant Hunter  Beautifully hand-polished and Hair Lined Finished, ATS-34 Stainless Steel, 3.5' Drop Point blade fitted with a perfectly hand contoured Desert Ironwood Handle with ellegant taste and shape of Brass Hilt, which offers a secure and precise grip. Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for general use. Comes with a custom handmade dark-brown leather sheath.

ATS-34 Stainless Steel Blade: 3.6mm thick, 90mm blade, 209mm overall, Weight 97g

Specification:
Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-18 Natural Elegant Hunter
Blade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 62 
Handle Material:  Desert Ironwood handle with solid Brass Hilt
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 209mm (8.2 inches)
Blade Length: 90mm (3.5 inches)
Blade Thickness: 3.6mm 
Weight: 97g (3.42oz)