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The included 9-pocket Canvas Cloth Tool Roll neatly stores all of the tools and an Instruction Sheet is thoughtfully included in the Gift Box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: These Carving Tools are not recommended for use on hard woods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiro Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34717927768109,"sku":"HK-03","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/hiro-hr-701-9-pc-wood-carving-knife-set-17287316504621.jpg?v=1599596519"},{"product_id":"hiro-hk-02-kaioh-skinner","title":"HIRO HK-2 \"Kaioh\" Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiro Knives Co., Ltd. in Seki-City, under the supervision of Master craftsman and designer Masui Hiroaki. Master Masui originally specialize in producing high quality outdoor sports and hunting knives that were based on his own original designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, we have been impressed by Master Masui’s passion and energy for knife making and we love his lively spirit and his inventive ideas and designs. His knife making philosophy is very simple, but is not easily achieved by ordinary craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHK-2 \"Kaioh\" Skinner is practical Skinning knife of 4\" solid SK-4 Carbon steel V-grind upswept blade, 4-1\/4\" Oiled Keyaki wood handle with lanyard hole on end, Full tang construction with 3 stainless steel rivets, , Comes with Leather sheath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSK-4 Carbon blade in 4.5mm thick, 100mm blade, 210mm overall, Weight 160g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: HIRO HK-2 \"Kaioh\" Skinner\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: SL-4 Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59 \u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eOiled Keyaki wood handle with lanyard hole on end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 100mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 160g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiro Knives","offers":[{"title":"HK-2 KEYAKI Wood Handle","offer_id":34780595519533,"sku":"HK-2","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HK-2W Walnut Wood Handle","offer_id":34780595552301,"sku":"HK-2W","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/hiro-hk-2-kaioh-skinner-17287305429037.jpg?v=1599596313"},{"product_id":"sotaro-tobasami-traditional-forged-dressmaker-s-tailor-s-shears-230mm-to-260mm-3-sizes","title":"Sotaro \"Tobasami®\" Traditional Forged Dressmaker’s \/ Tailor’s Shears (230mm to 260mm, 3 Sizes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecently, we discovered a passage in a book that described the history of Traditional Forged Dressmaker's Shears in Japan. We were impressed by their quality and the 400 year old traditions that have been preserved and handed down to the current generation. According to the passage, around 400 years ago a Japanese sword smith known as “Yakichi” started to make traditional forged dressmaker’s shears in the Edo (Tokyo) region. At this point in time, dressmaker’s shears and Western clothes were gradually being imported in to Japan from the West and, as they gained popularity, demand grew. After researching these dressmaker’s shears, “Yakichi” began to produce his own shears using many of the same forging techniques and skills that he had previously used to make swords. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, some 400 years later, there are still small areas in Tokyo where several of these traditional forge-smiths and craftsmen continue to produce Traditional Japanese Forged Dressmaker’s Shears. One of these craftsman is called “Sotaro” and he is a 5th generation disciple of “Yakichi”, the original pioneer. From one generation to the next, \"Yakichi’s\" special production methods and passion have been successively passed down from Master to apprentice. Today, \"Sotaro\" produces some of the best quality Traditional Japanese Forged Dressmaker’s Shears that are available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile there are many machine-made scissors and shears available on the market today, we love the comfortable and smooth cutting action of these hand forged, handmade Traditional Japanese Dressmaker’s Shears. We are proud to introduce these historic shears due to the high quality of their craftsmanship and we have confidence that their Mirror Polished Hitachi Yasugi Hagane (High Carbon Steel HRc. 60-61) blades will serve you faithfully for many years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease Note: While the brass pivot bolt and nut can be used to adjust the cutting action of the shears, this should not be necessary as they have already been carefully adjusted by the manufacturer. 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Both the joint surfaces and the blades are carefully finished and adjusted for effortless cutting and the extremely sharp blades cut through plant stems very cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to offering the secateur type of pruning shears, we also offer traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003eIkenobo\u003c\/em\u003e shears and \u003cem\u003eKoryu\u003c\/em\u003e shears, which are indispensable for the arts of \u003cem\u003eIkebana\u003c\/em\u003e flower arranging and \u003cem\u003eBonsai\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are 3 sizes of our recommendation, high quality Japanese Pruning Shears, made of Japanese High Carbon steel tough Hamaguri-ba blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can select your favorite size at your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHA-180  60mm blade, 180mm overall, Weight 200g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHA-200 70mm blade, 200mm overall, Weight 270g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHA-225 75mm blade, 225mm overall, Weight 350g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Knife Model: Japanese Pruning Shears (180mm to 210mm, 3 Sizes)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Material:  Japanese Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Others","offers":[{"title":"HA-180","offer_id":34773726494765,"sku":"HA-180","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HA-200","offer_id":34773726527533,"sku":"HA-200","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HA-225","offer_id":34773726560301,"sku":"HA-225","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/japanese-pruning-shears-180mm-to-210mm-3-sizes-17287289667629.jpg?v=1599597448"},{"product_id":"ittoryu-im-120-higonokami-folding-knife","title":"Ittoryu IM-120 Traditional Higonokami Folding Knife　肥後守、日立青紙本割込、槌目","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Traditional Higonokami Folder is still being produced by Blacksmith in the historical forging city, Miki in Hyogo-prefecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIM-120  \"Ittoryu 一刀流\" Higonokami Folding Knife has an unique Tsuchime Hammered texture on the blade and handle, High carbon steel Hitachi Aogami (Blue steel) San Mai clad blade has a Hamon-like wave pattern with traditional Kissaki sharp tip and Chigiri one hand opening lever on end, One-piece bended soft iron handle. Slip-joint. We can feel the old-fashioned forge-smith's  craftsmanship spirits from the overall appearance, that is truly Japanese traditional knife. Comes with Japanese traditional Kiri-wood gift box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 4 sizes of your choice (7\/27\/2023 Up! 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Both the joint surfaces and the blades are carefully finished and adjusted for effortless cutting and the extremely sharp blades cut through plant stems very cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to offering the secateur type of pruning shears, we also offer traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003eIkenobo\u003c\/em\u003e shears and \u003cem\u003eKoryu\u003c\/em\u003e shears, which are indispensable for the arts of \u003cem\u003eIkebana\u003c\/em\u003e flower arranging and \u003cem\u003eBonsai\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHereis high quality Japanese Pruning Shears, made of Japanese High Carbon steel tough Hamaguri-ba blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can select your favorite size at your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHA-200N 70mm blade, 200mm overall, Weight 278g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Knife Model: Japanese Pruning Shears 200mm\u003cbr\u003e Blade Material:  Japanese Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Others","offers":[{"title":"HA-200N","offer_id":41120765247533,"sku":"HA-200N","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/japanese-pruning-shears-200mm-ha-200n-30785182564397.jpg?v=1662974910"},{"product_id":"ittoryu-hg-50l-traditional-higonokami-folding-knife","title":"Ittoryu HG-50 Traditional Higonokami Folding Knife　肥後守、日立青紙本割込、槌目","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Traditional Higonokami Friction Folder is still being produced by Blacksmith in the historical forging city, Miki in Hyogo-prefecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHG-50  \"Ittoryu 一刀流\" New Higonokami Folding Knife with Etched Stainless steel handle. 3-3\/4\" High carbon steel Hitachi Aogami (Blue steel) San Mai clad blade has a Hamon-like pattern with traditional Kissaki sharp tip (HG-50H) or Ken-Gata Tanto style blade (HG-50K) and Chigiri one hand opening lever on end, Black Tsuchime forged top and Chigiri, One-piece bended Stainless steel handle with etched decoration, and brass pivot pin \u0026amp; copper spacer, lanyard hole on end. 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The Brass hilt is engraved with a serial number of 01\/12 to 10\/12.  It comes with original Black leather sheath with Sharpening stone pocket, and Hattori presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features 7-1\/2\" Gun-blued SK-5 Carbon steel Bowie style blade with blood groove and swedge on back, 4-1\/2\" Leataher washer handle with white spacers, Solid Brass Hilt and Pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSK-5 Carbon Steel Blade in 5.4mm thick, 190mm blade, 305mm overall, Weight 370g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote : \u003cstrong\u003eForce Recon, or Force Reconnaissance, is an elite unit within the United States Marine Corps specializing in reconnaissance and direct action missions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hattori Limited Edition \"Vietnam War 50th Anniversary\" Force Recon Bowie Knife\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Gun-Blue Finished SK-5 Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eCustom Combination Handle is made of Leather Washers \/ Brass \/ White Fibers and features a solid Brass Double Guards \/ Cross-guard and Butt Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Sheath \u0026amp; Sharpening stone: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 305mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 190mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 5.4mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 370g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"01\/12","offer_id":49944194810134,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-1","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"02\/12","offer_id":49944194842902,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-2","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"03\/12","offer_id":49944194875670,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-3","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"04\/12","offer_id":49944194973974,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-4","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"05\/12","offer_id":49944195039510,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-5","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"06\/12","offer_id":49944195105046,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-6","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"07\/12","offer_id":49944195137814,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-7","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"08\/12","offer_id":49944195170582,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-8","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"09\/12","offer_id":49944195203350,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-9","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\/12","offer_id":49944195268886,"sku":"HattoriReconBowie-10","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hattori-limited-edition-vietnam-war-50th-anniversary-usmc-force-recon-knife-1246224713.jpg?v=1782549307"},{"product_id":"hattori-san-gecko-limited-edition-gecko-26-master-hunter-red-sandalwood-handle","title":"Hattori 傘 SAN-GECKO Limited Edition GECKO-26 \"Vietnam War 50th Anniversary\" S.O.G. 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Bowie Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year marks 50th Anniversary since the Vietnam War ended on April 30th of 1975, started from November 1st of 1955. It was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam and their allies. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union, while South Vietnam was supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations. Direct US military involvement escalated from 1965 until its withdrawal in 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMACV-SOG, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam \"Studies and Observations Group\" was officially established in January 1964. MACV-SOG personnel came from elements of Army Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps Reconnaissance, Air Force Combat Controllers and other units.  Due to the covert and secretive nature of their operations, the personnel were channeled through Special Forces Group (Airborne), this was done to provide anonymity. The MACV-SOG personnel have received numerous citations, medals, and awards for their gallantry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 1965-1967, the MACV-SOG knife was designed by Benjamin Baker, the Deputy Chief of the U.S. Counterinsurgency Support Office (CISO) in Okinawa, and produced here in Seki, Japan for several thousand pieces, and issued to covert Studies and Observations Group (SOG).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Master, Ichiro Hattori was involved with this production when he was working at his father's factory, Masahiro Tanko at the age of 25. I have been searching some Seki knifemakers to get the original knife, but unfortunately, there was no leftover in Seki. However, I was so lucky to find and get one at military shop. I showed it to Master Hattori, and confirmed it was exactly made by him 60 years ago. 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The MACV-SOG personnel have received numerous citations, medals, and awards for their gallantry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 1965-1967, the MACV-SOG knife was designed by Benjamin Baker, the Deputy Chief of the U.S. Counterinsurgency Support Office (CISO) in Okinawa, and produced here in Seki, Japan for several thousand pieces, and issued to covert Studies and Observations Group (SOG).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Master, Ichiro Hattori was involved with this production when he was working at his father's factory, Masahiro Tanko at the age of 25. I have been searching some Seki knifemakers to get the original knife, but unfortunately, there was no leftover in Seki. However, I was so lucky to find and get one at military shop. I showed it to Master Hattori, and confirmed it was exactly made by him 60 years ago. 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