Basara By Kiku Matsuda Japanese Fixed Blade Knife OU-31 Steel with Black G-10 Handle

Blade steel: OU-31 (approx. 6 mm thick)

Overall length: 335 mm

Blade length: 194 mm

Handle material: Black G-10

Sheath material: Boltaron 4332

Weight (without sheath): approx. 610 g

Origin: Made in Japan

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Kikuo Matsuda, born in 1952 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, is a renowned Japanese knife craftsman. Seki City has been known as a center for sword production since the Kamakura period. Growing up in this traditional environment, Matsuda honed his foundational sharpening skills within a family lineage dedicated to sword making.

He is acclaimed for his unique knives that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design. His brand, "Kiku Knives" is distinguished by meticulous hand sharpening, with each piece reflecting a commitment to detail and quality.