Ultra-Rare Kiku Matsuda Handmade Custom Knife “Sakimori” Outdoor Knife – OU-31 Steel

Blade steel: OU-31
Handle material: Black G10
Blade length: 250 mm
Overall length: 386 mm
Blade thickness: 6 mm
Sheath material: Boltaron 4332
Weight: 531 g (knife only, sheath not included)
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.