Description

Master Hattori became 80 years old. In Japan, a person’s 80th birthday is commemorated with a special celebration called 傘寿 / Sanjyu. To celebrate his special anniversary year, and also his proud achievements as a Master craftsman, Hattori has decided to produce a Special Limited Edition Collection of knives called the 傘 San Series. Each item in this special limited edition collection will be marked with a Serial No.

The Hattori 傘 San Series knife collection will feature special, very limited production models, which Master Hattori can no longer produce in large quantites due to the rarity or limited availability of handle materials or blade materials.

As the end of year 2021 approaches, Hattori have just launched their new “GECKO” brand knife collection, which will grow over time to become an exiting series of distinctive, high-end knives.

Needless to say, Hattori is Japan’s top-ranked Knife Maker and Hattori’s new high-end GECKO brand knife collection will be handcrafted using all of Hattori’s experience, skill, spirit and passion. Just like the Hattori 傘 SAN Series knife collection, the Hattori GECKO brand knife collection will feature special, very limited production models, which Master Hattori can no longer produce in large quantities due to the rarity or limited availability of handle materials or blade materials.

Each knife in the Hattori GECKO knife collection will have a unique “GECKO” Trade Mark logo etched on to knife blade. In Japan, the “GECKO” is considered a special creature, which brings good luck and fortune, protecting and preserving your family and your house. This communicates Hattori’s sincere wish that all Hattori knife fans and serious knife collectors will have good luck and fortune in their lives — Especially during the difficult recent environment.

We are proud and excited to introduce the new, high-end Hattori GECKO brand knife collection to our customers.

GECKO-22A Premium Big Fighter (Desert Ironwood Handle). Hattori chose the best selling FT-200 Big Fighter for the new GECKO Knife Collection.  

Master Hattori selected the best part of Desert Ironwood Materials which has the unique natural wood grain and beauty, to use the Elegant & Sophisticated overall appearance of handmade Desert Ironwood handle. Each handle is carefully contoured by hand to ensure that it fits your hand comfortably. Comes with a Gift box with "Sanjyu 80 year anniversary message and gold label.

The Hattori Big Fighter is indeed stylish and is one of Hattori’s most popular knives.

Designed for battle and fighting, these knives have a slightly recurved, Hollow Ground 7.6" (185 mm) long blade, a fuller / 'blood groove' and a false edge on the spine. The false edge and distal taper result in a very sharp point. The blade is made of strong, heavy 0.20" (5.0 mm) thick AUS-8 Chrome-Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel, hardened to HRc. 58-59. The exotic selected wood full tang handle is hand contoured and rounded to fit your hand comfortably and securely. Comes fitted with a stylish Black Spacer and Solid Nickel Silver Hilt, Rivets and Lanyard Tube. Includes a custom, handcrafted brown Leather Sheath and a Special Limited Edition Hattori Box. 

GECKO-22A Premium Big Fighter Desert Ironwood Handle

AUS-8, 195mm long, 5.0mm thick blade; 138 mm handle; 335 mm overall length; Weight 348g

Specification
Knife Model: Hattori 傘 SAN-GECKO Limited Edition GECKO-22A Premium Big Fighter (Desert Ironwood Handle)
Blade Material: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59 

Handle Material: Desert Ironwood Handle with Nickel Silver Hilt
Leather Sheath: Included.
Overall Length: 335mm
Blade Length: 195mm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Weight: 348g