Description

At the Seki Knife Show, we met a gentleman called Suzuki Hiroshi, who has over 35 years of custom knife making experience and considerable knowledge of the knife making process and industry. The collection of knives on his table included numbers of sophisticated and attractive custom knives.

He is a very kind and intelligent man, who teaches young talented Japanese custom knife makers about custom knife making skills, the knife market and many other related subjects. Due to his high quality work, and his efforts, he has gained many fans in the knife industry. 

His custom knife making vision and passion can be sensed and seen in every small detail of the sophisticated custom knives in his collection, which are all hand made to an excellent overall quality level.

His techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.

His father runs a small factory, in Saitama Prefecture, which produces the ‘precision nipper’ type of finger nail cutter. While he was a young boy, he spent many, many hours helping his father at work. During this time his hands and body naturally learned many different handcrafting techniques and he gradually learned how to handle, shape and sharpen many different kinds of cutlery steel. 

About 35 years ago, he became interested in metal processing and began making his own custom knives. Now he is an active member of the Japan Knife Guild and he attends various knife shows.

We think “Beauty without compromise” are the best words to describe his custom knife making philosophy and his artistic custom knives.He uses rare and premium materials for both the blades and the handles of his knives. 

Please discover the passion and sensitive works of this Veteran Japanese Custom Knife Maker. In the future, we hope to introduce you to more custom knife art from his wonderful collection.

HS-430 "Thunder Light in Forest" 

When I first held this knife, I was immediately struck by the unexpectedly smooth and comfortable grip of the forest-green handle, which exuded a warmness, handcrafted charm. At the same time, the beautifully serene Damascus blade and handcrafted Forest-Green Custom Handle seemed to evoke the profound workings of nature itself.　

Mr. Suzuki’s beautifully 4.1' serene Damascus Drop Point blade is made of Damascus Stainless Steel,  the blade is exceptionally well considered overall design and fit & finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.

4.5’ Custom Handmade Handle. Mr. Suzuki carefully selected the unique special Hybrid Resin material for creating the HS-430 "Thunder Light in Forest" Knife collection. The hand contoured Handle provides a precise and secure grip, also warmness for the grip and in your hand. It is indeed a well-considered overall design that is practical to use.

This knife comes with a custom-made brown leather sheath, with belt loop.

VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Blade : 4mm thick, 105mm blade, 210mm overall, Weight 125g, Handle Length 115mm

Specification
Knife Model: Hiroshi Suzuki HS-430 "Thunder Light in Forest"
Blade Material: VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel 
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60
Handle Material: "Thunder Light in Forrest" Custom Handmade Handle
Leather Sheath: Included
Overall Length: 210mm
Blade Length: 105mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm
Weight: 125g