Description
In 2008, Some of the Seki knife authorities have formed "Seki Challengers Knife Club" to train and inherit Seki traditional knifemaking technique and knowledge to young knife craftsmen in Seki. There are now 15 club members gathering once a month. They are working at Seki knife factories, and challenging to make their own custom knives after work and weekends.
JKD is supporting and encouraging them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received.
Ikuo Okano is a new comer to the Challenger club, and is working at forging factory in Sakahogi. From his long experience in forging work, he became interest in making forged knives and has his own workshop as Blacksmith. At the Challengers meeting, he gave me Wire Damascus knife he made out of the wire.
Blacksmith, Ikuo Okano IO-200 Cable Damascus Utility Knife, Skeleton one-piece Utility knife Hammer Forged out of Cable/Wire, 4" Drop point Damascus blade with unique twisted 4-1/2" handle, Comes with leather sheath with carabineer belt hook.
Cable Damascus blade in 4.4mm thick, 100mm blade, 220mm overall, weight 110g
Specification
Knife Model: IO-200 Cable/Wire Damascus Forged Utility Knife
Blade Material: Carbon Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60
Leather sheath included
