KikuKnives – Kikuo Matsuda Custom Back Up Zero OU-31 Night Demon Frog Style Grind

Blade Steel: OU-31

Handle: Black G-10

Blade Length: 130mm

Overall Length: 250mm

Blade Thickness: 5mm

Weight: 285g (without sheath)

Sheath: Boltaron 4332

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.