Description

Hottest Custom Knif Maker Mr. Itou produced his original custom Damascus blade using special powdered steel R-2.

We had so many good words from the users for the extremely sharp cutting and edge retention ability. The secret of this is the finest powdered steel R-2 blade and the repeated hammering forging process. 

Another secret is he uses a large water stone wheel with slow rotating to grind his blades, unlike the normal belt sander grinding. This will prevent over-heating the blade to ruin the proper hardness and its chemical characters.

Mr. Itou also sticks to rare and unique natural materials for the handles, sourced from all over the world. Each of his knives comes with hand contoured unique custom handle.

Mr. Itou is now 83 years old, and is slowing down his work for his age and health problem. We have recently received some knives collected from his production during 2023 - 2024 in time for this holiday season, so you have a chance to obtain his last works at 10% discount prices.

IT-440 Utility Hunter features 3-3/4" (IT-440A) or 3" (IT-440B) Drop point R2 Damascus blade, 4-1/2" (IT-440A) or 4-1/4" (IT-440B) Hand contoured Genuine Stag (IT-440A) or  Camelbone handle with Abalone inlay (IT-440B) with Nickel silver Hilt and Rivets. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand fitted Leather sheath with belt loop 

IT-440A  95mm blade in 3.0mm thick, 214mm overall, weight 140g

IT-440B  75mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 185mm overall, weight 110g

Specification
Knife Model: Mr. Itou  IT-440 Drop point Utility Hunter 
Blade Material: R-2 Custom Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62
Handle Material: Genuine Stag or Camelbone with Abalone inlay
Leather Sheath: Included.