Description

In 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the "Seki Challengers Knife Club" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.
JKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:
 
Mr. Seiji Yanagiba recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.
He has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.

YS-16 Custom Outdoor Utility Knife (Leather Washers & Desert Ironwood Combination Handle)

Mr. Yanagida custom Outdoor Utility Knife features a mirror-polished, 5.3" (135mm) VG-10 SAN-MAI drop point blade, known for its sharpness and durability. The handcrafted custom handle combines laminated leather washers with matching dark desert ironwood spacers,  ironwood butt, and a Damascus stainless steel hilt for a stunning look. The finger grooves are designed to provide a precise and secure grip, ensuring comfort during use. The knife comes with a custom handmade brown leather sheath. Mr. Yanagida carefully selected each handle material to create a cohesive yet rugged design that stands out.

VG-10 SAN-MAI blade: 3.6mm thick (0.14 inch), 135mm (5.3 inch) blade, 270mm (10.6 inch) overall, Weight 272g (9.59 oz)

Specification
Knife Model: Seiji Yanagiba YS-16 Custom Outdoor Utility Knife
Blade Material: VG-10 SAN-MAI
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60
Handle Material: Custom Combination Handle (Leather Washers, Ironwood Spacer & Butt. with Damascus Stainless Steel Hilt)
Overall Length: 270mm
Blade Length: 135mm
Blade Thickness: 3.6mm

Weight: 272g