Description

Custom knives born from the skills and experience cultivated in Seki, crafted with dreams and vision.

About the Craftsman Toshiyuki Takahashi

Toshiyuki Takahashi was born and raised in Seki City, the heart of Japanese blade-making. Now 54, he has spent three decades refining his skills at one of the Seki city's leading knife manufacturers, where he has played an important role in production and development. His technical expertise and dedication to craftsmanship have earned him respect within Seki's blade-making community.

Drawing on the skills and experience cultivated in his hometown of Seki, Mr. Takahashi now focuses on creating custom knives with his own dreams and vision. The Wild Dream Hunter represents this new chapter—a knife that brings together his accumulated knowledge, personal standards, and aspirations for what a custom knife should be.

Mr. Takahashi's Knife Making Philosophy - VG10 Mono-Steel

Mr. Takahashi prioritizes practicality and cutting performance above all else. For this knife, he selected solid VG10 steel for its edge retention, ease of maintenance, and reliable cutting ability. The blade is ground in a Hamaguri (Convex) profile and mirror polished, a combination chosen to balance durability with strength.

To add visual interest and dimension to the overall form, Mr. Takahashi applied a hammered texture near the Hilt area. This Tsuchime Hammered finish creates subtle depth while complementing the knife's clean lines.

The handle is carved, handcrafted from a single block of rare, dense natural wood called "Lignum Vitae". Takahashi hand-contoured each handle symmetrically, working from the block while visualizing the finished form and considering how it will feel in the hand and how the owner of the knife will feel while gripping. Each handle is individually carved and polished to completion.

TT-23 Wild Dream Hunter III

 This is a Mr. Takahashi's aggressive,  yet Sophisticated, Practical Field Knife with 5.3"  Hamaguri-Ba (Convex edge) Mirror Polished, Solid VG-10 blade with Tsuchime hammered texture.  

4.8" Hand-contoured Lignum Vitae Natural Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt and Brass tubular Lanyard hole on end. Comes with Custom double stitched Leather sheath with belt hanging strap with stag horn tip on end.

Solid VG-10 blade in 4.5mm thick, 135mm blade, 255mm overall, Weight 198g

What is the Natural Wood "Lignum Vitae"?

The name "Lignum Vitae" comes from Latin, meaning "Wood of Life"—a fitting name for one of the world's hardest and most durable woods. Known for its remarkable density and strength, this rare material is prized for its exceptional durability and beautiful grain patterns, Mr. Takahashi's smart choice for his concept and vision of knife making.

Specification
Knife Model: Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-23 Wild Dream Hunter III
Blade Material: Solid VG-10 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61
Handle Material: Lignum Vitae Natural Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt 
Overall Length: 255mm
Blade Length: 135mm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm

Weight 198g

Custom Leather pouch: Included