{"product_id":"toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-15-wild-dream-hunter-xv","title":"Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-15 Wild Dream Hunter XV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCustom knives born from the skills and experience cultivated in Seki, crafted with dreams and vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAbout the Craftsman Toshiyuki Takahashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eToshiyuki Takahashi was born and raised in Seki City, the heart of Japanese blade-making. Now 54, he has spent three decades refining his skills at one of the Seki city's leading knife manufacturers, where he has played an important role in production and development. His technical expertise and dedication to craftsmanship have earned him respect within Seki's blade-making community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDrawing on the skills and experience cultivated in his hometown of Seki, Mr. Takahashi now focuses on creating custom knives with his own dreams and vision. The Wild Dream Hunter represents this new chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e—\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea knife that brings together his accumulated knowledge, personal standards, and aspirations for what a custom knife should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Takahashi's Knife Making Philosophy – ATS-34 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Takahashi prioritizes practicality, cutting performance, and lasting beauty above all else. For this knife, he selected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATS-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — one of Japan's respected stainless steels, long trusted by custom knife makers for its exceptional edge retention and reliable cutting ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATS-34 is particularly well-suited to a mirror polish finish, allowing the blade to achieve a depth and brilliance that few steels can match. Mr. Takahashi chose this steel not only for its performance, but for the way it rewards careful craftsmanship — the mirror-polished Hamaguri-ba (Convex) grind brings out the full character of the steel, combining visual elegance with strength behind the edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTo add visual interest and dimension to the overall form, Mr. Takahashi applied a hammered texture near the Hilt area. This Tsuchime Hammered finish creates subtle depth while complementing the knife's clean lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe handle is handcrafted from Jigged Bone. Takahashi hand-contoured each handle symmetrically while visualizing the finished form and considering how it will feel in the hand and how the owner of the knife will feel while gripping. Each handle is individually carved and polished to completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTT-15 Wild Dream Hunter XV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e This is a Mr. Takahashi's aggressive,  yet Sophisticated, Practical Field Knife with 2.9\"  Hamaguri-Ba (Convex edge) Mirror Polished, Solid ATS-34 blade with Tsuchime hammered texture.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4.1\" Hand-contoured Jigged Bone Handle with Brass tubular Lanyard hole on end. Comes with Custom Leather sheath with belt loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMirror Finished, Solid ATS-34 blade in 3.6mm thick, 75mm blade, 180mm overall, Weight 129g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-15 Wild Dream Hunter XV\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Solid ATS-34 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJigged Bone Handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 180mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 129g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Leather Sheath: Included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51613775233302,"sku":"TT-15","price":66800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_2494_34f86a5d-145f-4f3d-9939-371f43395523.jpg?v=1785143445","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.com\/products\/toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-15-wild-dream-hunter-xv","provider":"JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}