Description

 Grand 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. 

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.

This is the 65th version of Hattori "SAN" Limited edition" celebrating his 80th year old anniversary. He has selected the Hattori Best Selling Knife, #3717 Classic Tanto and used the best part of Desert Ironwood for the custom combination handle. This knife is produced for very limited quantity with 傘SAN etching on the blade and Serial No. "010" and Presentation box. 

SAN-65-10 Classic Tanto (Desert Ironwood Handle Version) is just finished and being available with only 15Pcs.  Hattori chose the best selling #3717 Classic Tanto for the SAN Limited Edition Knife Collection.  

Unique reverse Tanto tip,  4-inch VG-10 traditional Tanto style Hollow ground blade in a half mirror polish.  4-inch Desert Ironwood handle with a hidden tang securely fastened with solid Brass hilt and butt. Hattori carefully selected the best part of Desert Ironwood for the handle. You can choose your favorite Desert Ironwood Handle from 15Pcs now.  The Knife Comes with dark brown leather sheath.

VG-10 blade in 4.0mm thick, 100mm blade, 205mm overall, Weight 134g

Specification
Knife Model: Hattori 傘 SAN Limited Edition SAN-65-10 Classic Tanto (Desert Ironwood Handle) Serial No. "010"
Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61
Handle Material: Desert Ironwood handle with solid Brass Hilt and Buttcap
Leather Sheath: Included.

Overall Length: 205mm
Blade Length: 100mm
Blade Thickness: 4.0mm
Weight: 134g