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. Itoufs 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
Just added 15 New Models (11-29-11 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
Please click the above
photo to go to the
page
Mr. Itou Utility Hunters
Series
Just Added 17 New Models (Up 11/29/11)
Click photo below to go to the
page
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.
Please click the above photo to go to the
page
Here are
other new models
Just added 20 New Models (11-29-11 UP!)
New! Mr. Itou IT-675 4-5/8" Semi-Drop Camper, Desert Ironwood Handle
IT-675
4-5/8h R2 Damascus Semi-Drop point blade with 4-3/4" Desert Ironwood
handle with lanyard hole
Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with Red fiber
spacers
Comes with
hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt
hook
120mm blade in 3.3mm thick, 242mm overall. Weight 160g
JKD $400.00 Sold Out
New! Mr. Itou IT-680 Higonokami, Large
Desert Ironwood Handle
IT-680 Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder
4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
5-1/4" rounded Desert Ironwood handle with copper pin and stainless
steel washers
100mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 235mm in open. Weight 70g
JKD $190.00 Sold Out
New! Mr. Itou IT-685 Higonokami, Large
Combo Handles
Size Comparison for Large & Small Higonokami
IT-685A Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Top)
4-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
5-3/4" rounded Combo Handle of Purple Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Ivory
Tusk/Turquoise stone/Purple Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler,
Stainless steel liners and red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
110mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 256mm in open. Weight 140g
JKD $360.00 Sold Out
IT-685B Japnese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Middle)
4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
5-3/4" rounded Combo Handle of Purple Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Mammoth
Ivory Tusk(Rare Blue color)/Turquoise stone/Purple Camelbone. Nickel silver
pin/Brass tubler, Stainless steel liners and red spacers and Lanyard hole
on end.
103mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 253mm in open. Weight 140g
JKD $380.00 Sold Out
IT-685C Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Bottom)
4-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
5-3/4" rounded Combo Handle of Orange Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Ivory
Tusk/Turquoise stone/Orange Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler,
Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
105mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 253mm in open. Weight 140g
JKD $360.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
New! Mr. Itou IT-690 Higonokami, Small
Combo Handles
IT-690A Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Top)
3-1/8h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Orange Camelbone/Abalone shell/Orange
Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler, Stainless steel liners and Red
spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
80mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 196mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $295.00 2 pcs. Available Now
IIIT-690B Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Bottom)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint), 4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Green Camelbone/Abalone shell/Green Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler, Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
85mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 203mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $295.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
IT-690C Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Top)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-1/2" rounded Combo Handle of Orange Camelbone/Mammoth Ivory (Rare
Blue color)/Turquoise stone/Mammoth Ivory/Orange Camelbone. Nickel silver
pin/Brass tubler, Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole
on end.
85mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 202mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $320.00 2 pcs. Available Now
IT-690D Japnese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Bottom)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Purple Camelbone/Mammoth Ivory (Rare
Blue color)/Turquoise stone/Mammoth Ivory/Purple Camelbone. Nickel silver
pin/Brass tubler, Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole
on end.
81mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 201mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $320.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
IT-690E Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Top)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Rare Giraffe Bone Handle. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler,
Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
83mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 202mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $280.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
IIIT-690F Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (2nd Top)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Green Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Ivory
Tusk/Turquoise stone/Green Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler, Stainless
steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
81mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 202mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $295.00 2 pcs. Available Now
IT-690G Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (3rd Top)
3h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Purple Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Ivory
Tusk/Turquoise stone/Purple Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler,
Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
7575mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 192mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $295.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
IIIT-690H Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Bottom)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Orange Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Ivory
Tusk/Turquoise stone/Orange Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler,
Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
81mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 200mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $295.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
IT-690I Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder (Bottom)
3-1/4h R2 Damascus clip point blade with thumb opening lever (slip-joint),
4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Orange Camelbone/Turquoise stone/Ivory
Tusk/Turquoise stone/Orange Camelbone. Nickel silver pin/Brass tubler,
Stainless steel liners and Red spacers and Lanyard hole on end.
81mm blade in 2.7mm thick, 200mm in open. Weight 100g
JKD $295.00 Only 1 pc. Available Now
New! Mr. Itou IT-700 Kiridashi
IT-700A Traditional Japanese Kiridashi (Top)
2-3/4h R2 Damascus Triangle Sharp Point blade, single edge with flat
& concave grind on back. 4-1/2" African Ebonywood handle. Half
tang with Mosaic Pin. Comes with leather sheath.
70mm x 21mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 185mm overall. Weight 80g
JKD $240.00 Sold Out
IT-700B Traditional Japanese Kiridashi (Bottom)
2-1/2h R2 Damascus Triangle Sharp Point blade, single edge with flat
& concave grind on back. 4-3/4" Desert Ironwood handle. Half tang
with Mosaic Pin. Comes with leather sheath.
62mm x 17mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 185mm overall. Weight 70g
JKD $210.00 Sold Out
New! Mr. Itou IT-705 Novelty Kiridashi
IT-705A Novelty Kiridashi, Whale (Left)
R2 Damascus Skeleton Whale shape Kiridashi with 2" blade, 4-3/4" overall. Comes with leather sheath.
50mm blade in 2.4mm thick, 120mm overall. Weight 50g
JKD $170.00 2 pcs. Available Now
IT-705B Novelty Kiridashi, Crocodile (Right)
R2 Damascus Skeleton Crocodile shape Kiridashi with 1-1/2" blade,
4-3/8" overall. Comes with leather sheath.
3535mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 110mm overall. Weight 40g
JKD $170.00 2 pcs. Available Now
New! Mr. Itou IT-710 Kozuka Utility Knife
IT-710A Kozuka Utility Knife, Pewter Handle
4-1/4" R2 Damascus blade with 3-1/2" Pewter Handle with gold
inlays, 7-3/4" overall. Comes with leather sheath.
108mm blade in 1.7mm thick, 200mm overall. Weight 30g
JKD $195.00 Sold Out
IT-710B Kozuka Utility Knife, Black Pewter Handle
4-1/4" R2 Damascus blade with 3-1/2" Black Pewter Handle with
gold inlays, 7-3/4" overall. Comes with leather sheath.
108mm blade in 1.7mm thick, 200mm overall. Weight 30g
