Description

The Hottest Custom Knife Maker Mr. Itou produced his original custom Damascus blade using special powdered steel R-2.

We had so many good words from the users for the extremely sharp cutting and edge retention ability. The secret of this is the finest powdered steel R-2 blade and the repeated hammering forging process. 

Another secret is he uses a large water stone wheel with slow rotating to grind his blades, unlike the normal belt sander grinding. This will prevent over-heating the blade to ruin the proper hardness and its chemical characters.

Mr. Itou also sticks to rare and unique natural materials for the handles, sourced from all over the world. Each of his knives comes with hand contoured unique custom handle.

 In memory of the late Master Craftsman Mr. Itou (passed October 2025), his remaining works are now available at special pricing. These pieces by Mr. Itou himself will never be available again. Extremely limited quantities. Don't miss this rare opportunity.

He just came up new "Treasure Hunter Series", that is a very special set of limited edition knives, even among Mr. Itou's existing vast collection of unique, high-end custom knives. Mr. Itou has carefully selected some especially distinctive and premium materials for his "Treasure Hunter Series"!

Each one of Mr. Itou’s knives is an unique ‘one-off’, or ‘one-of-a-kind’ knife, that is 100% custom handmade and hammer forged.

IT-890 "Treasure Hunter Series" Drop-point Hunter features 3.5" Drop point R-2 powdered steel core forge layered Damascus blade, 4.4" Hand contoured 3-pc Combo handle of Turquoise composite stone/Sambar Stag/Desert Ironwood handle with Nickel silver Hilt and pins. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand crafted Leather sheath with belt loop.

88mm blade in 2.4mm thick, 201mm overall, weight 115g

Specification

Knife Model: Mr. Itou  IT-890 "Treasure Hunter Series" Drop Point Hunter
Blade Material: R-2 Custom Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62
Handle Material: 3-pc Combo handle of Turquoise composite stone/Sambar Stag/Desert Ironwood handle
Leather Sheath: Included.