Rare Kazuyuki Sakurai “Shiden” Handmade Custom Folding Knife – RWL-34 / Mokume Gane / Mammoth Ivory

Product Description

A handmade custom folding knife titled “Shiden” (紫電) by Japanese knifemaker Kazuyuki Sakurai.

The RWL-34 blade features Sakurai’s original sumi-e-inspired surface treatment, creating a distinctive flowing, ink-like visual texture. Traditional Japanese Mokume Gane bolsters are paired with mammoth ivory handle scales, bringing together layered metalwork and natural material in a highly individual composition.

Inside, the knife features Ti6Al-4V titanium liners with a liner-lock mechanism. The Ti6Al-4V backspacer is further detailed with intricate hand filework.

Approximately 192 mm overall. Leather sheath included.

Handcrafted in Japan.

Specifications

• Maker: Kazuyuki Sakurai
• Model / Work: Shiden (紫電)
• Type: Handmade Custom Folding Knife
• Blade Steel: RWL-34
• Blade Finish: Original Sumi-e-Inspired Texture
• Bolsters: Mokume Gane
• Handle: Mammoth Ivory
• Liners: Ti6Al-4V Titanium
• Backspacer: Ti6Al-4V Titanium / Hand Filework
• Lock: Liner Lock
• Overall Length: Approx. 192 mm
• Blade Length: Approx. 78 mm
• Blade Thickness: Approx. 3.5 mm
• Handle Thickness: Approx. 18 mm
• Closed Dimensions: Approx. 111 × 41 × 18 mm
• Weight: Approx. 203 g
• Included: Leather Sheath
• Country of Origin: Japan

Sale to minors is prohibited.
This product includes the knife and leather sheath only. Other photography props are not included.