Overview
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%).
Traditional Higonokami Folder of 3-inch Hattori's famous Cowry-X Powdered steel core forge layered with Nickel/Stainless Damascus blade with thumb opening lever, 3-3/4" Stainless Steel handle with lanyard.
Cowry-X Damascus blade in 2.8mm, 75mm blade, 170mm overall (open), Weight 60g
Specification
Knife Model: Hattori KD30-HIGO Cowry X Damascus Higonokami Folding Knife
Blade Material: Cowry X Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 65
Handle Material: Stainless Steel Handle
Overall Length: 170mm
Blade Length: 75mm
Blade Thickness: 2.8mm
Weight: 60g
Comes with original box and papers. Excellent condition.