{"title":"Hiroshi Suzuki","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e“Beauty without compromise”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/SuzukiHiroshiKnifeMaking_480x480.jpg?v=1698115659\" alt=\"Suzuki Hiroshi Custom Knife Making\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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,  sharpen and make heat-treatment many different kinds of cutlery steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-100-trout-bird-knife","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-100 Trout \u0026 Bird Knife","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\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0mm 0mm 12.0pt 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHS-100 Trout \u0026amp; Bird Knife  Beautiful Black Nickel Damascus blade in twist pattern made from the American made Damascus billet bought at the Blade show, 5-1\/8\" V-grind upswept blade with long false edge on back, 5-1\/4\" Sambar Stag horn\/Desert Ironwood handle with Oiled Bone spacers, Hidden tang with solid Brass Hilt and Duralumine Butt cap, Comes with custom made double stitched Brown Leather Sheath with belt loop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNickel Damascus blade in 4.0mm thick, 131mm blade, 263mm overall, Weight 210g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-100 Trout \u0026amp; Bird Knife\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: B\u003cspan\u003elack Nickel Damascus blade in twist pattern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eSambar Stag horn\/Desert Ironwood handle with Oiled Bone spacers, Hidden tang with solid Brass Hilt and Duralumine Butt cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 263mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 131mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.0mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 210g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34774003482669,"sku":"HS-100","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-100-trout-bird-knife-42684625223958.jpg?v=1697681781"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-390-nail-clipper","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-390 Nail Clipper","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\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHS-390 Nail Clipper  As mentioned, Mr. Suzuki's father is running small factory for precision Nippers, and he helps father's work. Mr. Suzuki still continues making  Professional Nail Clipper, easy to use with smooth action and precision cutting. Beads-blasted solid stainless steel, overall length 5-inch, Comes with wooden gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-390 Nail Clipper\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: \u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): \u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiri Wooden Gift Box: Included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34774332932141,"sku":"HS-390","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-390-nail-clipper-17360098623533.jpg?v=1627926965"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-340-silverback-transparent-reinforced-acrylic-marble-handle","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-360 Silverback (Transparent Reinforced Acrylic Marble Handle)","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\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS-360 Silverback \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Beautifully Hair Lined Finished 4\" DC-53 steel Drop Point blade, 3-3\/4\" Hand contured Transparent Reinforced Acrylic Marble Handle, Full tapered tang with Nickel Silver Rivets and tubelar lanyard hole on end. DC-53 is upgrade version of D-2 Steel from Daido Steel company.  The Veteran Custom Knife Maker Mr. Suzuki uses vareity of reputable steel materials in his custom knife making experience. From his experience and knowlege, he is feeling the positive potencial and advantage with the DC-53 Steel for the outstanding sharpness and edge retention. \u003c\/span\u003eThis knife comes with his custom made dark brown leather sheath with belt loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Suzuki, draws inspiration from the powerful Silverback Gorilla. The design beautifully captures the strength and presence of these majestic creatures. 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The collection of knives on his table included numbers of sophisticated and attractive custom knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS-370 Silverback \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Beautifully Hair Lined Finished 4.4\" DC-53 steel Clip Point blade, 4.7\" Hand contured Stabilized Maple Burl Wood Handle, Full tapered tang with Nickel Silver Rivets and tubelar lanyard hole on end. DC-53 is upgrade version of D-2 Steel from Daido Steel company.  The Veteran Custom Knife Maker Mr. Suzuki uses vareity of reputable steel materials in his custom knife making experience. From his experience and knowlege, he is feeling the positive potencial and advantage with the DC-53 Steel for the outstanding sharpness and edge retention. \u003c\/span\u003eThis knife comes with his custom made dark brown leather sheath with belt loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Suzuki, draws inspiration from the powerful Silverback Gorilla. 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The Silverback, a symbol of leadership and dominance among gorillas, serves as the guiding spirit behind this exceptional creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid DC-53 Steel One-Piece Blade : 3.3mm thick, 113mm blade, 232mm overall, Weight 143g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-370 Silverback \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: DC-53 \u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand contured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStabilized Maple Burl Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Nickel Silver Rivets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 232mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 113mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.3mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 143g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594805629206,"sku":"HS-370","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-370-silverback-stabilized-maple-burl-wood-handle-42686039425302.jpg?v=1697693660"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-410-silverback-tanto-hunter","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-410 Silverback Tanto Hunter","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHS-410 Silverback Tanto Hunter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e   Fully Mirror Polished, Masterpiece Tanto Knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eMr. Suzuki’s highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e4.7’ Custom Combination Handle. Mr. Suzuki carefully selected the best pieces of Desert Ironwood material (Nickel Silver Hilt, Black Fiber, Ivory Micarta, Desert Ironwood). The hand contoured Ironwood Handle with finger grooves provides a precise and secure grip, it is a well-considered overall design that is practical to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made brown leather sheath, with belt loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Silverback Gorilla, a symbol of leadership and dominance among gorillas, served as Mr. Suzuki’s inspiration and guiding spirit whilst creating this exceptional knife. We think his design beautifully captures the strength and presence of these majestic creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eSolid ATS-34 Stainless Steel One-Piece Blade : 3.9mm thick, 120mm blade, 240mm overall, Weight 158g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-410 Silverback Tanto Hunter  \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Combination Handle (Nickel Silver Hilt, Black Fiber, Ivory Micarta, Desert Ironwood)\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 240mm (9 ½”)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 120mm (4 ¾”)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.9mm (5\/32”)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 158g (5.6 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49306303594774,"sku":"HS-410","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-410-silverback-tanto-hunter-46732705333526.jpg?v=1729293747"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-400-silverback-wild-fighter","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-400 Silverback Wild Fighter","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eHS-400 Silverback Wild Fighter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e   Fully Mirror Polished, Masterpiece Fighting Knife. Slightly recurved Hollow Ground blade with false edge on the back. Blade tapered to tip, ensuring sharp point. Made of 4.3mm thick ATS-34 Stainless Steel hardened to HRc.60.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMr. Suzuki’s highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eFor the wild yet beautiful 4.4” Custom Combination Handle, Mr. Suzuki carefully selected a piece of high quality, ideally-shaped Sambar Stag, a Nickel Silver Hilt and Duralumin (Aluminum Alloy) Butt. To best match the sophisticated, perfectly mirror polished Fighting knife blade, Mr. Suzuki selected a distinctive piece of Musk Ox Horn for the spacer and paired it with contrasting Black Fiber and Nickel Silver spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made dark brown leather sheath, with belt loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eThe Silverback Gorilla, a symbol of leadership and dominance among gorillas, served as Mr. Suzuki’s inspiration and guiding spirit whilst creating this exceptional knife. We think his design beautifully captures the strength and presence of these majestic creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eSolid ATS-34 Stainless Steel One-Piece Blade : 4.3mm thick, 110mm blade, 225mm overall, Weight 201g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-400 Silverback Wild Fighter\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Combination Handle (Nickel Silver Hilt, Black Fiber, Musk Ox Horn, Sambar Stag, Duralumin Alloy Butt)\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 225mm (8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e⅞\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e”)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 110mm (4 5\/16”)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.3mm (11\/64”)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 201g (7.1 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49306354286870,"sku":"HS-400","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-400-silverback-wild-fighter-46732811600150.jpg?v=1729293560"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-420-silverback-tanto-hunter-ii","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-420 Silverback Tactical Tanto","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHS-420 Silverback Tactical Tanto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen I first held this new masterpiece in my hand, I was captivated by the unique aura it exudes, as well as its sophisticated design and the beauty of its form. Custom Handcrafted by Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki, this exceptional 5.3' Tactical Tanto Blade features a three-layered steel construction with VG-XEOS, one of Japan's highest-grade stainless steels, as its core material. The matte gray finish perfectly balances power with delicate beauty, making this stunning blade a flawless fusion of functionality and artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFor best matching with the tactical taste and elegant Tanto blade, Mr. Suzuki carefully selected the two color of Linen Micarta and created the practical and durable 4.9’ Custom Combination Handle. The hand contoured Custom Combination Linen Micarta Handle provides a precise and secure grip, it is a well-considered overall design that is practical to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made Black brown leather sheath, with belt loop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVG XEOS SAN-MAI Blade : 3.8mm thick, 135mm blade, 250mm overall, Weight 207g, Handle Length 125mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat is VG XEOS ? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVG XEOS is newly developed high-grade stainless steel from Takefu Steel Company. While the Chemical Composition of this new mysterious steel is currently a confidential trade-secret of the company, they have disclosed that, compared to other steels in their VG series, VG XEOS was specially engineered to offer improved High Hardness, Strength, Wear Resistance and Corrosion Resistance. Furthermore, VG XEOS can offer this desirable balance of improved characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat is Silverback ? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSilverback Gorilla, a symbol of leadership and dominance among gorillas, served as Mr. Suzuki’s inspiration and guiding spirit whilst creating this exceptional knife. We think his design beautifully captures the strength and presence of these majestic creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-420 Silverback Tactical Tanto\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG XEOS SAN-MAI\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Combination Linen Micarta Handle\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 250mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 135mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.8mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 207g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49512861827350,"sku":"HS-420","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-420-silverback-tanto-hunter-ii-47619438674198.jpg?v=1733871496"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-430-thunder-in-forrest-damascus-hunter","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-430 \"Thunder Light in Forest\"","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHS-430 \"Thunder Light in Forest\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen I first held this knife, I was immediately struck by the unexpectedly smooth and comfortable grip of the forest-green handle, which exuded a warmness, handcrafted charm. At the same time, the beautifully serene Damascus blade and handcrafted Forest-Green Custom Handle seemed to evoke the profound workings of nature itself.　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Suzuki’s beautifully 4.1' serene Damascus Drop Point blade is made of Damascus Stainless Steel,  the blade is exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4.5’ Custom Handmade Handle. Mr. Suzuki carefully selected the unique special Hybrid Resin material for creating the HS-430 \"Thunder Light in Forest\" Knife collection. The hand contoured Handle provides a precise and secure grip, also warmness for the grip and in your hand. It is indeed a well-considered overall design that is practical to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made brown leather sheath, with belt loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade : 4mm thick, 105mm blade, 210mm overall, Weight 125g, Handle Length 115mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-430 \"Thunder Light in Forest\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \"Thunder Light in Forrest\" Custom Handmade Handle\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 210mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 105mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 125g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49512875360534,"sku":"HS-430","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-430-thunder-in-forrest-damascus-hunter-47619642982678.jpg?v=1733871505"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-440-tactical-hunter","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-440 \"Tactical Hunter I\"","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS-440 \"Tactical Hunter I\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, we are deeply impressed by the elegant craftsmanship of the experienced custom knife maker, Mr. Suzuki.\u003cbr data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eWhen I first held this knife, I was immediately struck by the unexpectedly smooth and comfortable grip of its Ivory Micarta and Canvas Micarta custom combination handle, which exudes warmth and a truly handcrafted charm.\u003cbr data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Suzuki’s beautifully crafted 5.5\" Damascus Clip point blade is made from high-quality VG-10 Damascus stainless steel.\u003cbr data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eThe overall design, balance, and flawless fit-and-finish reflect his passion, intelligence, and meticulous attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5\" custom handmade handle is carefully crafted with a combination of durable and practical materials selected by Mr. Suzuki to ensure both strength and functionality.\u003cbr data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made black leather sheath featuring a belt loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade : 4mm thick, 140mm blade, 260mm overall, Weight 200g, Handle Length 128mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; 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font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model:\u003cstrong\u003e HS-440 \"Tactical Hunter I\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Ivory Micarta and Canvas Micarta custom combination handle\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 260mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 140mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620725756182,"sku":"HS-440","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-440-tactical-hunter-i-1198321281.jpg?v=1760755017"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-450-tactical-tanto","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-450 \"Tactical Tanto\"","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS-450 \"Tactical Tanto\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, we are deeply impressed by the elegant craftsmanship of the experienced custom knife maker, Mr. Suzuki.\u003cbr data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eWhen I first held this knife, I was immediately struck by the unexpectedly smooth and comfortable grip of its Ivory Micarta and Black Linen Micarta custom combination handle, which exudes warmth and a truly handcrafted charm.\u003cbr data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eAt the same time, I was captivated by the refined beauty of the 5.5' VG-10 Damascus Tactical Tanto blade.\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFor best matching with the tactical taste and elegant Tanto blade, Mr. Suzuki carefully selected the best Black \u0026amp; White Contrast,  White Ivory Micarta and Black Linen Micarta and created the practical and durable 5’ Custom Combination Handle. The hand contoured Custom Combination Handle provides a precise and secure grip, it is a well-considered overall design that is practical to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made Black leather sheath, with belt loop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade : 4mm thick, 140mm blade, 255mm overall, Weight 224g, Handle Length 128mm\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model:\u003cstrong\u003e HS-450 \"Tactical Tanto\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Ivory Micarta and Black Linen Micarta custom combination handle\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 255mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 140mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 224g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620759081238,"sku":"HS-450","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-450-tactical-tanto-1198321273.jpg?v=1760754896"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-460-tactical-hunter-ii","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-460 \"Tactical Hunter II\"","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS-460 \"Tactical Hunter II\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, we are deeply impressed by the elegant craftsmanship of the experienced custom knife maker, Mr. Suzuki.\u003cbr data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rare to find a knife that so perfectly unites aesthetic beauty and functional elegance, delicacy and power — a true harmony of contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Suzuki’s beautifully crafted 5.7\" Damascus Clip point blade is made from high-quality VG-10 Damascus stainless steel.\u003cbr data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eThe overall design, balance, and flawless fit-and-finish reflect his passion, intelligence, and meticulous attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made black leather sheath featuring a belt loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade : 4mm thick, 145mm blade, 265mm overall, Weight 252g, Handle Length 132mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model:\u003cstrong\u003e HS-460 \"Tactical Hunter II\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Hybrid Resin and Black Linen Micarta custom combination handle\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 265mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 132mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 252g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620785623318,"sku":"HS-460","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-460-tactical-hunter-ii-1198321265.jpg?v=1760754771"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-480-tactical-hunter-iii","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-480 \"Tactical Hunter III\"","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS-480 \"Tactical Hunter III\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, we are deeply impressed by the elegant craftsmanship of the experienced custom knife maker, Mr. Suzuki.\u003cbr\u003eWhen I first held this knife, I was immediately struck by the unexpectedly smooth and comfortable grip of its custom handle, which exudes warmth and a truly handcrafted charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, I was captivated by the refined beauty of the SPG-2 San-Mai blade — its exceptional hardness, razor-sharp edge retention, and the sophisticated hairline finish that speaks to both aesthetic refinement and uncompromising functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rare to find a knife that so perfectly unites aesthetic beauty and functional elegance, delicacy and power — a true harmony of contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Suzuki's beautifully crafted 5.3\" blade is made from high-quality SPG-2 San-Mai steel, a three-layer construction that combines a hard, wear-resistant core with tough outer layers. The meticulously applied hairline finish enhances the blade's visual sophistication while highlighting the precision of his work.\u003cbr\u003eThe overall design, balance, and flawless fit-and-finish reflect his passion, intelligence, and meticulous attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5.0\" custom handmade handle is carefully crafted with durable and practical materials selected by Mr. Suzuki to ensure both strength and functionality.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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-handmade Brown Leather Sheath featuring a belt loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003eSPG-2 San-Mai Blade : 4mm thick, 135mm blade, 255mm overall, Weight 216g, Handle Length 128mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHS-480 \"Tactical Hunter III\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: SPG-2 San-Mai\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eCustom Combination Linen Micarta Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 255mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 135mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 216g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50973782671638,"sku":"HS-480","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-suzuki-hs-480-tactical-hunter-iii-1217922044.jpg?v=1769164327"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-suzuki-hs-400-wild-fighter","title":"Hiroshi Suzuki HS-470 Wild Fighter","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=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eHS-470 Wild Fighter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e   Fully Mirror Polished, Masterpiece Fighting Knife. Slightly recurved Hollow Ground blade with false edge on the back. Blade tapered to tip, ensuring sharp point. Made of 4.3mm thick ATS-34 Stainless Steel hardened to HRc.60.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMr. Suzuki’s highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eFor the wild yet beautiful 4.6” Custom Combination Handle, Mr. Suzuki carefully selected a piece of high quality, ideally-shaped Sambar Stag, a Nickel Silver Hilt and Duralumin (Aluminum Alloy) Butt. To best match the sophisticated, perfectly mirror polished Fighting knife blade, Mr. Suzuki selected a distinctive piece of Musk Ox Horn for the spacer and paired it with contrasting Black Fiber and Nickel Silver spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eThis knife comes with a custom-made dark brown leather sheath, with belt loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003eSolid ATS-34 Stainless Steel One-Piece Blade : 4.3mm thick, 113mm blade, 225mm overall, Weight 216g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-470 Wild Fighter\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Custom Combination Handle (Nickel Silver Hilt, Black Fiber, Musk Ox Horn, Sambar Stag, Duralumin Alloy Butt)\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 225mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 113mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.3mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 216g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; 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