Ultra-Rare ONE-OFF Yukio Nibe Custom Folding Knife NO.R8-1 – Reclaimed Japanese Sword Steel / Iron Handle / Heiju Signature

Product Description

An exceptionally rare ONE-OFF handmade custom folding knife, NO.R8-1, created by Japanese artist Yukio Nibe (二部幸夫).

The blade is crafted from carbon steel reclaimed from a traditional Japanese sword remnant, preserving the character and history of the original material.

Featuring a suguha (straight hamon), the blade displays areas of irregular or interrupted nioiguchi, forging flaws, and traces of rust. These characteristics reflect the condition and history of the reclaimed sword steel.

The spine and shinogi-ji feature a blackened finish, creating a distinctive contrast with the blade surfaces.

The iron handle is finished using a cloth-and-lacquer impregnation technique with an additional painted finish, giving the piece a unique texture and appearance.

Measuring approximately 307mm overall with a 134mm blade body, the knife folds to 212 × 27 × 15mm and weighs approximately 270 grams.

The piece bears the artist’s signature “Heiju” (平寿).

A remarkable collectible custom knife that brings together traditional Japanese sword materials, historical character, and contemporary metal artistry.

ONE-OFF. One piece only. Made in Japan.

Specifications

Artist: Yukio Nibe (二部幸夫)

Model: NO.R8-1

Edition: ONE-OFF / One of a Kind

Type: Handmade Custom Art Folding Knife

Blade Material: Carbon Steel (Reclaimed Japanese Sword Remnant)

Hamon: Suguha (Straight Hamon)

Blade Characteristics: Irregular / Interrupted Nioiguchi, Forging Flaws & Rust Traces

Spine & Shinogi-ji: Blackened Finish

Handle Material: Iron

Surface Treatment: Cloth-and-Lacquer Impregnation / Painted Finish

Overall Length: Approx. 307mm

Blade Body Length: Approx. 134mm

Closed Dimensions: Approx. 212 × 27 × 15mm

Weight: Approx. 270g

Artist’s Signature: Heiju (平寿)

Country of Origin: Japan

Condition Note: The blade is made from reclaimed Japanese sword steel and retains visible irregularities in the nioiguchi, forging flaws, and traces of rust. These characteristics are part of the material’s existing condition.

Sale to minors is prohibited.