Mr. Itou Fine Japanese Knife Direct from Japan.

Mcusta,Seki-Cut,Hattori,Takeshi Saji,Koji Hara,G.Sakai

UP!!  12-05-12
Most Popular Higonokami Folders are back! (This page)

UP!!  11-10-12
30 New Models on Drop Point Hunter page
5 New Models on Utility Hunter page

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To comply with increasing demands including many waiting list, Mr. Itou worked hard and came up with huge collections.

For easier selection, we have devided into three series in separate pages. Please click each series picture to go to the page.

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Mr. Itou R-2 Custom Damascus knives Just Arrived!!

We have just received bunch of his best selling small Utility knives with variety of rare handle materials, and of course, with his hammer forged R2 Damascus blades famous for the sharpest edge and longer edge retention.

We have only one piece each on most of the items, and will ship it on a first come and first served basis. Once sold out, we cannot take your order or reservation, so we will delete the sold out items from the page.

Since introducing 16 different Hunting knives about a year ago, the demands were far exceeding what Mr. Itou can produce. We have sold out all knives in one month, and received so many good words from the actual users as well as many inquiries when more knives will be available next.

In April, 2006, we have introduced Mr. Itou’s custom kitchen knives, hand crafted from the special R2 powdered high-speed tool steel core blade edge hardened to HRc.62, and forge-sandwiched with 32 layered stainless Damascus steel.

You can see the details at "Mr.Itou Custom Kitchen Knives" on JCK (Our Kitchen Knife Web Shop).

The reputation and demand were terrific! We had so many good words from the users for the extremely sharp cutting and edge retention ability. The secret of this is the finest powdered steel R2 and the forging process. He said he was first using Hitachi Blue steel (Aogami), from which he could obtain a good cutting, but it was rusty. He has then used R1 from Kobe Steel, but it was brittle. Finally, he worked with Kobe Steel to develop new formula, R2 that has improved and exceeded over R1 steels. He also found his special forging process makes it sharper and longer edge retention. Another secret is he uses a large water stone wheel with slow rotating to grind his blades, unlike the normal belt sander grinding. This will prevent over-heating the blade to ruin the proper hardness and its chemical characters.

　 He is also an avid hunter, and makes some Hunting knives with same R2 blade and finish. He is also a leather craftsman, and each leather sheath is hand formed to fit each knife perfectly and hand stitched and custom engraved by him. This will be a great opportunity to obtain his superb knife for your outdoor activity.

Mr. Itou Drop Point Hunters Series

Some Models are back (4-10-13 Up!)

This is a collection of the famous Loveless style Drop Point Hunters with legendary sharp Mr. Itou's R2 powdered steel forged Damascus blades and rare Exotic handles with Nickel silver Hilts

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Mr. Itou Utility Hunters Series

2 Models are back (Up 4/10/13)

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This is Mr. Itou's favorite design knife. He always carries this knife when go out for hunting, camping, fishing. Compact size to carry, yet practical for every cutting needs.

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New! Mr. Itou IT-275 Higonokami Folders

IT-275 Traditional Japanese "HIGONOKAMI" Folders with beautiful R2 Damascus blade and Desert Irongwood Handle. Integral thumb opening lever. Simple Slip-Joint construction. Lightweight Folders.

Sold Copper Pins with stainless steel Washers

Available in two sizes

IT-275A Higonokami, Small 3" (78mm) blade in 3.0mm thick, 4-1/2" (117mm) handle, 199mm overall. Weight 65g

JKD Special $170.00 SOLD OUT

IT-275B Higonokami, Large 4" (105mm) blade in 3.0mm thick, 5-3/4" (145mm) handle, 250mm overall. Weight 100g

JKD Special $200.00 SOLD OUT