{"product_id":"hattori-san-gecko-limited-natures-edition-gecko-40-classic-utility-hunter","title":"Hattori 傘 SAN-GECKO Limited “Natures Edition” GECKO-40 Classic Utility Hunter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Hattori became 80 years old. In Japan, a person's 80th birthday is commemorated with a special celebration called 傘寿 \/ \u003cem\u003eSanju\u003c\/em\u003e. To celebrate this milestone and his proud achievements as a Master craftsman, Hattori has created the \u003cstrong\u003e傘 SAN-GECKO Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e — a series of very special, strictly limited-production knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHattori Natures Edition — In Harmony with Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHattori has always believed that the soul of a great knife begins with the materials. From the steel of the blade to the layers of the handle, every element is chosen with intention, patience, and a deep respect for nature. The \u003cstrong\u003eHattori Natures Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses this philosophy — a collection dedicated to the beauty, warmth, and quiet strength that only natural materials can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGECKO-40 Classic Utility — Japanese Magnolia Wood Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GECKO-40 is a strictly limited special-order version of Hattori's all-time best-selling \u003cstrong\u003e#3718 Classic Utility \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith the natural warmth of Japanese magnolia wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese magnolia, known as \"\u003cem\u003eHo-no-ki\"\u003c\/em\u003e in Japan, has long been used for cutting boards and traditional knife sheaths, valued for its strength, resistance to shrinkage, and suitability for \u003cspan\u003ehygienic \u003c\/span\u003eeveryday use. For the special handles, Master Hattori personally selected exceptional pieces with particularly beautiful grain and high quality. Each piece was then carefully treated using Hattori’s traditional wood-stabilizing process, preserving its natural character while enhancing its stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnolia wood handle is complemented by black fiber spacers with a quiet warmth, reflecting Master Hattori’s thoughtful craftsmanship and deep appreciation for natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife features a 4-inch VG-10 blade in a half-mirror polish, Japanese Magnolia wood handle with hidden tang, solid Brass hilt and buttcap, Black Fiber Spacers and comes with a dark brown leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 blade in 4.0mm thick, 100mm blade, 203mm overall, Weight 122g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hattori 傘 SAN-GECKO Limited  “Natures Edition”  GECKO-40 Classic Utility \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Half Mirror Polish\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Japanese Magnolia wood Handle with solid Brass Hilt and Buttcap and Black Fibers\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 203mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 100mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.0mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 122g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824225517846,"sku":"GECKO-40","price":71000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_5400.jpg?v=1793074666","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.com\/products\/hattori-san-gecko-limited-natures-edition-gecko-40-classic-utility-hunter","provider":"JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}