Description

Talented Custom knifemaker Seizo Imai in Seki, creating fine detailed handmade Replica knives of famous R.W. Loveless, Jess Horn, Centofante, Ron Lake, Remington etc with 45 years of knifemaking experiences and skills.

His detailed and sensitive personal touch of quality custom made knives have been attracting many of serious knife collectors all over the world.

Sadly, Genius Custom Knife Craftsman Mr. Seizo Imai has passed away in the year 2014 at age of 68, after aggressively working to make fine knives for over 50 years. He loved knives and knifemaking.

His wife has been keeping about 30 knives for his memory, but has recently decided to release them for collectors who are still seeking his knives, which will be 'she believes' good for him. This is the last chance to add his work of art to your collection. Here is the final batch and last collections.

SI-18  "LOVELESS Drop Hunter"  This is the replica of famous R.W. Loveless Drop Hunter with 3" Mirror polished ATS-34 Hollow ground Drop point blade, 4" Hand contoured Genuine Stag or Quince Burl Wood handle with Nickel silver hilt. Full tapered tang with Nickel silver rivets, Red fiber spacers and tubular lanyard hole, Comes with Double stitched custom Leather sheath with belt loop. 7" overall,  

ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus blade in 3.9mm thick, 80mm blade, 178mm overall, Weight 110g

Specification 

Knife Model: Seizo Imai SI-18 "Loveless 3" Drop Hunter" ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus Blade, Stag or Quince Burl wood Handle
Blade Material: ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus  
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 
Handle Material: Genuine Stag or Quince Birl Wood
Overall Length: 178mm 
Blade Length: 80mm 
Blade Thickness: 3.9mm 
Weight: 110g

Leather Sheath Included: Yes