Overview
Description
The ultimate line of knives by the experienced craftsman, Ichiro Hattoriwith his never compromise character and craftsmanship.
"An Ultimate Masterpiece of Craftsmanship" - these are the only words that adequately describe these remarkable KD Series Knife Collections, which are custom made by Mr. Hattori.
Mr. Hattori is an uncompromising traditional craftsman and he utilizes all of his available energy, passion, and expertise to create these beautiful and outstanding cutting performance Cowry X Damascus knife collections which are made using ancient forging and sword making techniques.
Each hand forged blade has a core layer of Cowry X and outer layers of Nickel-Stainless Damascus (SUS440 steel). Cowry X is a tough Powdered Metallurgy tool steel that was specially developed by Daido Steel Company for high-performance cutting tools. It contains a high volume of Carbon (3%) and Chromium (20%), some Molybdenum (1%) and a little Vanadium (0.3%).
Hattori's sophisticated urban style knife. The blade is 4" Cowry-X powdered steel core with 121 forge layered Nickel/Stainless Damascus blades. 4-1/2" hand contoured Cocobolo Wood handle with Nickel Silver Bolster. Hidden tang construction with no seams. Comes with double stitched custom brown leather sheath.
Cowry-X Damascus in 4.2mm thick, 100mm blade, 215mm overall, Weight 111g
Specification
Knife Model: Hattori KD-HT70HE Cowry X Damascus Classic Urban Hunter
Blade Material: Cowry X Nickel Damascus Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 65
Handle Material: Cocobolo Wood Handle with Nickel Silver Bolster
Leather Sheath: Included.
Overall Length: 215mm
Blade Length: 100mm
Blade Thickness: 4.2mm
Weight: 111g
Comes with original box, sheath and papers. Excellent condition.