Description
In 2008, Some of the Seki knife authorities have formed "Challengers Knife Club" to train and inherit Seki traditional knifemaking technique and knowledge to young knife carftsmen 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 knives after work and weekends.
JKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing thier knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received.
Blacksmith Motoharu
We recently got to know Blacksmith Motoharu Sano, and visited his workshop in Mitake, Kani-gun, that is about 50 minutes driving from Seki. Mr. Sano is now 58 years old, and is specialized in hammer forging knife and tools for almost 30 years from small Kiridashi and Hunting & Kitchen knives to large Swords & Axe. As in any blacksmith shop, there were many tools lined up in a small space. He said most of the necessary tools and small machineries were hand-made by him for his own use, that is an important element in becoming a full-fledged craftsman. I'm very impressed with his skills and craftsmanship. After the shop tour, he showed me some latest work of excellent knives. Among them, I found cute small knife, and got 10 pcs. to offer you from the Blacksmith Motoharu.
Motoharu Sano MS-100 Hammer Forged EDC Utility knife, Simple & Compact EDC knife, Hammer forged out of SK-5 Carbon steel bar, one piece construction with bended handle. 3-1/2" flat grind SK-5 carbon steel spear point blade, 4-1/4" simple bended skeleton handle, Comes with Handmade Leather Sheath. Simple & Lightweight EDC knife!
SK-5 Carbon steel blade in 4.7mm thick, blade length 85mm, 194mm overall, Weight 70g
Specification
Knife Model: Motoharu Sano MS-100 Hammer Forged EDC Utility knife
Blade Material: SK-5 Carbon steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60
Handle Material: Skelton SK-5 Carbon steel Handle
Overall Length: 194mm
Blade Length: 85mm
Blade Thickness: 4.7mm
Weight: 70g
Leather Sheath: Included
