Mr.Itou Custom Hunting Knives                New Collections Just arrived !!

Custom Knife Maker Mr. Itou   UP!!  7-11-08            Added  22 New  Models                 (Deleted Sold Out Models)   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   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 IT-860 Higo-no-Kami 肥後守

IT-860  Japanese Traditional Folding knife called "Higo-no-Kami"  3-1/4” Clip point R2 Damascus blade with thumb opening bar,  4-1/2" Desert Ironwood handle with copper pivot pin.   85mm blade in 2.5mm thick, 200mm overall. Weight 45g    JKD $130.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-865 Higo-no-Kami 肥後守

IT-865  Japanese Traditional Folding knife called "Higo-no-Kami"  (Larger version of IT-860. The picture behind is IT-860 for size comparison)  3-7/8” Clip point R2 Damascus blade with thumb opening bar,  5" Dark Brown Linen Micarta handle with copper pivot pin.   100mm blade in 2.5mm thick, 225mm overall. Weight 50g    JKD $160.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-870  Craft Knife

IT-870  Craft Knives  2-3/8” R2 Damascus blade with 5-5/8” wooden handle.   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Half tang. Comes with Leather sheath   62mm blade in 2.0mm thick. 205mm overall. Weight 35g    IT-870A  Snakewood handle (this knife has 70mm blade with 100mm handle)     JKD $170.00   Available     IT-870B  Quince Burl wood handle                       JKD $170.00   Available      IT-870C  African Ebonywood handle                       JKD $170.00   Available     IT-870D  Desert Ironwood handle                       JKD $170.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-875  Utility Hunter

IT-875A  2-1/2” Drop point R2 Damascus blade with 3-3/4" Desert Ironwood handle   Nickel silver hilt and rivets. Tapered full tang with Red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   65mm blade in 2.0mm thick, 156mm overall. Weight 58g    JKD $185.00   Available     IT-875B  Same as above, but African Ebonywood handle with Mosaic pins   JKD $185.00    Available

Mr. Itou IT-880  Utility Hunter

IT-880  2-1/2” Sheepfoot R2 Damascus blade with 4" Desert Ironwood handle   Nickel silver hilt and Mosai pins. Tapered full tang with Red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   65mm blade in 2.3mm thick, 168mm overall. Weight 68g    JKD $190.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-885  Utility Hunter

IT-885A  2-3/4” Semi Drop point R2 Damascus blade with 4" Desert Ironwood handle   Nickel silver hilt and Mosai pins. Tapered full tang with Red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   70mm blade in 2.0mm thick, 175mm overall. Weight 62g    JKD $195.00   Available     IT-885B  Same as above, but with Quince Burl wood handle   JKD $195.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-900  Stag Hunter

IT-900  3-1/8” Semi Drop point R2 Damascus blade with 4" Genuine Stag handle   Nickel silver hilt and Rivets. Tapered full tang with Red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   80mm blade in 2.5mm thick, 180mm overall. Weight 100g    JKD $280.00    Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-905  Utility Hunter Whale Whiskers handle

IT-905  3-1/2” Semi Drop point R2 Damascus blade with 4-5/8" Rare Whale Whiskers handle   Nickel silver hilt and Mosai pins. Tapered full tang with white spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   92mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 208mm overall. Weight 90g    JKD $310.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-910  Utility Hunter Mammoth Ivory handle

IT-910  3-1/4” Semi Drop point VG-10 core forged with layered Copper and Stainless Damascus blade with 4-1/8" Mammoth Ivory handle   Nickel silver hilt and Rivets. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted Decorative leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   85mm blade in 2.5mm thick, 190mm overall. Weight 108g    JKD $360.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-915  Utility Hunter Genuine Stag handle

IT-915  3-3/8” Semi Drop point R2  Damascus blade with 4-1/2" Genuine Stag handle   Nickel silver hilt and Rivets. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted  leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   88mm blade in 3.0mm thick, 200mm overall. Weight 110g    JKD $290.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-920 Utility Hunter Rare Combo handle

IT-920  3-3/8” Semi Drop point R2  Damascus blade with 4-1/2" Combo handle of Turquoise/Mammoth Ivory/Marble Corian with red spacers   Nickel silver hilt and Mosaic Pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted  Decorative leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   88mm blade in 2.5mm thick, 200mm overall. Weight 130g    JKD $360.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-925 Utility Hunter Rare Combo handle

IT-925  3-3/8” Semi Drop point R2  Damascus blade with 4-1/4" Combo handle of Abalone/Mammoth Ivory/Marble Corian with red spacers   Nickel silver hilt and Mosaic Pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted  Decorative leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   88mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 196mm overall. Weight 125g    JKD $360.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-930 Utility Hunter Azurite/Malachite Stone handle

IT-930  2-7/8" Semi Drop point R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/4" Azurite/Malachite Stone handle   Nickel silver hilt and Rivets. Tapered full tang with white spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   74mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 180mm overall. Weight 83g    JKD $195.00   Available