Description

At the Seki Knife Show, we met a gentleman called Suzuki Hiroshi, who has over 35 years of custom knife making experience and considerable knowledge of the knife making process and industry. The collection of knives on his table included numbers of sophisticated and attractive custom knives.

He is a very kind and intelligent man, who teaches young talented Japanese custom knife makers about custom knife making skills, the knife market and many other related subjects. Due to his high quality work, and his efforts, he has gained many fans in the knife industry. 

His custom knife making vision and passion can be sensed and seen in every small detail of the sophisticated custom knives in his collection, which are all hand made to an excellent overall quality level.

His techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.

His father runs a small factory, in Saitama Prefecture, which produces the ‘precision nipper’ type of finger nail cutter. While he was a young boy, he spent many, many hours helping his father at work. During this time his hands and body naturally learned many different handcrafting techniques and he gradually learned how to handle, shape and sharpen many different kinds of cutlery steel. 

About 35 years ago, he became interested in metal processing and began making his own custom knives. Now he is an active member of the Japan Knife Guild and he attends various knife shows.

We think “Beauty without compromise” are the best words to describe his custom knife making philosophy and his artistic custom knives.He uses rare and premium materials for both the blades and the handles of his knives. 

Please discover the passion and sensitive works of this Veteran Japanese Custom Knife Maker. In the future, we hope to introduce you to more custom knife art from his wonderful collection.

HS-460 "Tactical Hunter II"

As always, we are deeply impressed by the elegant craftsmanship of the experienced custom knife maker, Mr. Suzuki.
When I first held this knife, I was immediately struck by the unexpectedly smooth and comfortable grip of its Unique Hybrid Resin and Black Linen Micarta custom combination handle, which exudes warmth and a truly handcrafted charm.
At the same time, I was captivated by the refined beauty of the VG-10 Damascus blade, as well as the custom handle that perfectly balances toughness, strength, and sophistication.

It is rare to find a knife that so perfectly unites aesthetic beauty and functional elegance, delicacy and power — a true harmony of contrasts.

Mr. Suzuki’s beautifully crafted 5.7" Damascus Clip point blade is made from high-quality VG-10 Damascus stainless steel.
The overall design, balance, and flawless fit-and-finish reflect his passion, intelligence, and meticulous attention to detail.

The 5.1" custom handmade handle is carefully crafted with a combination of durable and practical materials selected by Mr. Suzuki to ensure both strength and functionality.
The hand-contoured design provides a precise, secure, and warm grip, resulting in an overall form that is both aesthetically refined and highly practical in use.

This knife comes with a custom-made black leather sheath featuring a belt loop.

VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade : 4mm thick, 145mm blade, 265mm overall, Weight 252g, Handle Length 132mm

Specification
Knife Model: HS-460 "Tactical Hunter II"
Blade Material: VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel 
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Handle Material: Custom Handmade Hybrid Resin and Black Linen Micarta custom combination handle
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 265mm
Blade Length: 132mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm
Weight: 252g