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-31 “RAM Wild Utility Knife”

The SH-31 “RAM Wild Utility Knife” features a beautifully hand polished, Hairline Finished, 4.1-inch D-2 steel blade with a sturdy 4.8mm thickness for the strength and practical use. Master Saito carefully selected high quality Sambar Stag with fine texture and shape to complement the tough D2 steel blade.  A perfectly hand contoured Sambar Stag Handle, with a hand-sculpted stainless steel hilt, which offers a secure and precise grip. Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for general use.

From the selecting blade steel material, handle material and blade design, we can feel the Mr. Saito's vision and dedication for creating a knife that is both practical and wild in spirit.

Comes with a custom handmade dark-brown leather sheath. 

D-2 Steel Blade: 4.8mm thick, 105mm blade, 220mm overall, Weight 135g

Specification:
Knife Model: Hiroshi Saito SH-31 “RAM Wild Utility Knife”
Blade Material: D-2 Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 61 
Handle Material:  Samber Stag Handle with Stainless Steel Hilt
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 220mm (8.6 inches)
Blade Length: 105mm (4.1 inches)
Blade Thickness: 4.8mm (0.18 inches)
Weight: 135g (4.7oz)