Description

 "Dignified elegance". These words describe Custom Knife Maker Hiroshi Saito's dedicated custom works.

At the Seki Outdoor Knife Show in October 2014, I fell in love with this sophisticated handmade knife collection. When I picked this knife up and had a closer look, I saw that every little detail had been carefully taken care of, it had a perfect grip and balance, overall it was the fruit of its creator's spirit and philosophy.

Hiroshi Saito, the maker of this knife, has dedicated many long years to creating custom knives. The making process for custom knives is very different from that of factory knives, which use many standardized, automated processes. Making custom knives requires effort, and the value of the final product lies in how well the product reflects the creator's philosophy and the perfection of their skills.

SH-1 Stag Wild-Elegant Hunter  Beautifully hand-polished VG-10 Stainless Steel, Up-Swept blade fitted with a perfectly hand contoured Sambar Stag Handle, which offers a secure and precise grip. Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for general use.

All-Purpose Utility knife, 5 inch VG-10 Drop Point blade with 5 inch Sambar Stag handle that is securely fastened to the hidden tang, solid Nickel Silver Hilt and Ebony Wood butt. Comes with a custom handmade dark-brown leather sheath.

VG-10 blade: 4.4mm thick, 135mm blade, 260mm overall, Weight 153g

Specification:
Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-1 Stag Wild-Elegant Hunter
Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 60 to 61
Handle Material:  Sambar Stag handle with solid Nickel Silver Hilt and Ebony Wood butt
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 260mm (10 ¼ inches)
Blade Length: 135mm (5 ¼ inches)
Blade Thickness: 4.4mm (11/64 inch)
Weight: 153g (5.4oz)