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-490 Drop Point Hunter features 3-1/4" (IT-490A) or 3" (IT-490B) Drop point R2 Damascus blade, 4-1/4" Hand contoured rare White Camelbone with Abalone inlay (IT-490A) or Premium Desert Ironwood (IT-490B) handle with Nickel silver Hilt and Rivets. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand fitted Decorative Leather sheath with belt loop (IT-490B Desert Ironwood knife has a plain Brown Leather sheath with belt loop)

IT-490A  85mm blade in 3.1mm thick, 190mm overall, weight 150g

IT-490B  78mm blade in 3.1mm thick, 186mm overall, weight 130g

Specification
Knife Model: Mr. Itou  IT-490 Drop point Hunter 
Blade Material: R-2 Custom Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62
Handle Material: White Camelbone or Premium Desert Ironwood
Leather Sheath: Included.