Overview
Hottest Custom Knife Maker Master 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. Mr. Itou becomes 80 years old in 2022. In late 2020, we have introduced his last batch and announced he might retire from knife making for his age and health condition. However, the good news is he will slow down and continue to make some knives as long as his health condition and knife-making passion allows. It is like his lifetime hobby!
This Drop point Hunter features 4-1/2" Drop point R2 Damascus blade, 4-1/2" Hand contoured Genuine Stag handle with Nickel silver Hilt and Rivets. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand fitted Leather sheath with belt loop and Carabineer belt hook
115mm blade in 3.3mm thick, 230mm overall, weight 180g
Specification
Knife Model: Mr. Itou 4-1/2" Drop Point Hunter
Blade Material: R-2 Custom Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): HRC62
Handle Material: Genuine Stag handle with Nickel silver Hilt and Rivets, tubular lanyard hole on end.
Leather Sheath: Included.
Overall Length: 230mm
Blade Length: 115mm
Blade Thickness: 3.3mm
Weight: 180g
Comes with a hand tooled brown leather sheath. New condition.