{"product_id":"hattori-tv-2-s-o-g-bowie-knife-vintage-edition","title":"Hattori TV-2V S.O.G. Bowie Knife (Vintage Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate line of knives by the experienced craftsman, Ichiro Hattori, with his never-compromise character and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final finishing work, Hattori gives special care to check every detail — blade grinding and polishing flows, warping, angles, handle shaping, fitting, and more. Every knife that does not meet his strict quality standard is returned to be reworked from the beginning or discarded entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \"Never Compromise\" attitude in seeking the finest workmanship has earned him the title of \u003cstrong\u003e\"World's Best Knife Craftsman.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e He was also honored to receive the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Excellent Skilled Craftsman Award\"\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Seki Knife Industrial Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you hold Hattori knife in hand and actually use it, you will know — and admit — that he truly deserves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHattori TV-2V S.O.G. Bowie Knife — Vintage Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA faithful reproduction of the legendary S.O.G. Vietnam knife, the TV-2 has long been one of Hattori's most iconic designs. For this special \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hattori went a step further — selecting only the finest, thinnest leather washers from a carefully preserved stock sourced so many years ago. Each piece was hand-chosen for its exceptional quality and aged character, then meticulously crafted into a handle that breathes new life into the classic TV-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a handle with a distinctly \u003cstrong\u003ethree-dimensional, rounded form\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm to the touch, rich in texture, and unmistakably old-world in its aesthetic. The depth and curvature of the leather give the knife a presence that feels both timeless and alive in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the concept of creating the \u003cstrong\u003eultimate vintage TV-2\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition carries a character that no standard production run can replicate. The aged leather, the careful hand-finishing, and the organic warmth of the handle all come together to tell a story of craftsmanship across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 5 pieces have been finished by Hattori.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is a 6-1\/4\" hollow ground Bowie-type, semi-mirror polished AUS-8 Molybdenum\/Vanadium stainless steel with a large false edge on the back. The solid stainless steel hilt and butt feature a lanyard hole, and the knife comes with a top-grain leather sheath with a sharpening stone pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is presented in the \u003cstrong\u003eHattori Original Box\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring Hattori's classic retro design boxes  — a fitting complement to the vintage character of this special edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hattori TV-2V S.O.G. Bowie Knife (Vintage Edition)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: AUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Hand-selected vintage leather washers with stainless steel hilt and butt\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003eHattori Original Box: Included\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 280mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 160mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 7mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 348g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51460200562966,"sku":"TV-2V","price":96500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hattori-tv-2v-s-o-g-bowie-knife-vintage-edition-1245862953.jpg?v=1782275528","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.com\/products\/hattori-tv-2-s-o-g-bowie-knife-vintage-edition","provider":"JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}