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-15 Natural Beauty - Elegant Outdoor Utility 

Beautiful Handmade Vortex Black-Silver Color Damascus blade made with AUS-8 Damascus Stainless Steel. 5.9' Clip-Point Damascus Blade comes with a custom handmade 5' Catalox Wood Handle with Brass Hilt that are securely fastened to a hidden tang. Master Saito always pays extra attention when selecting the best parts of high quality material for the handle and for the oveall design. Catalox is the distinctive natural wood material.  Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for practical use. Comes with a custom handmade dark-brown leather sheath.

AUS-8 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade: 3.2mm thick, 152mm blade, 280mm overall, Weight 138g

Specification:
Knife Model: Hiroshi Saito SH-15 Natural Beauty - Elegant Outdoor Utility
Blade Material: AUS-8 Damascus Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 58
Handle Material:  Catalox Wood Handle with Brass Hilt
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 280mm (11 inches)
Blade Length: 152mm (5.9 inches)
Blade Thickness: 3.2mm (0.12 inch)
Weight: 138g (4.8oz)