Overview
Hottest Custom Knife Maker Mr. 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 stick 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 84 years old in 2026. 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!
Drop Point Utility Hunter features 3-1/2" Drop point R2 Damascus blade, 4-1/2" Hand contoured Premium Desert Ironwood 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
Specifications:
Blade Material: R-2 Custom Damascus
Handle Material: Premium Desert Ironwood w/ Nickel Silver Hilt, Rivets & Tubular Lanyard Hole
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): HRC62
Handle Material: Premium Desert Ironwood
Leather Sheath
New condition.