UP!!  2-25-10   Mr.Itou Custom Higonokami Folders               Just arrived !!

Custom Knife Maker Mr. Itou   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.      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   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 Just added 10 New Models (12-04-09 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 5 New Models (Up 12/04/09) 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

Mr. Itou Slim Utility Series

Another  Mr.  Itou's  favorite   design  knife  with  slim  and  simple  blade  and  handle  for  everyday  use. Please click the above photo to go to the page

Here  are  other  new  models   Just added New Higonokami Models (2-25-10 UP!)

New! Mr. Itou IT-770  Higonokami, Desert Ironwood Handle

IT-770A  Higonokami, Small   Traditional Higonokami Folder made of 3-1/8" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 4-1/2" Desert Ironwood Handle. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Copper pivot pin.  80mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 195mm Overall, Weight 50g JKD Special  $160.00     Sold Out      IT-770B  Higonokami, Large   Traditional Higonokami Folder made of 4" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 5-1/2" Desert Ironwood Handle. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Copper pivot pin.  102mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 242mm Overall, Weight 70g JKD Special  $200.00     Available

New! Mr. Itou IT-775  Higonokami, Combo Handle

IT-775A  Higonokami, Abalone/Green Camelbone   Traditional Higonokami Folder made of 3-1/8" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Abalone trimmed with Green Camelbone on both ends. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Stainless/Brass pivot pin. Stainless steel liners and red spacers.  82mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 200mm Overall, Weight 90g JKD Special  $360.00     Available   IT-775B  Higonokami, Abalone/Brown Camelbone   Traditional  Higonokami Folder made of 3-1/8" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Abalone trimmed with Brown Camelbone on both ends. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Stainless/Brass pivot pin. Stainless steel liners and red spacers.  82mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 200mm Overall, Weight 90g JKD Special  $360.00     Available

IT-775C  Higonokami, Mammoth Ivory/Green Camelbone   Traditional Higonokami Folder made of 3-1/8" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Mammoth Ivory trimmed with Turquoise stone and Green Camelbone on both ends. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Stainless/Brass pivot pin. Stainless steel liners and red spacers.  82mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 200mm Overall, Weight 90g JKD Special  $360.00     Available    IT-775D  Higonokami, Mammoth Ivory/Brown Camelbone   Traditional Higonokami Folder made of 3-1/8" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Mammoth Ivory trimmed with Brown Camelbone on both ends. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Stainless/Brass pivot pin. Stainless steel liners and red spacers.  82mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 200mm Overall, Weight 90g JKD Special  $360.00     Available    IT-775E  Higonokami, Mammoth Ivory/Brown Camelbone   Traditional Higonokami Folder made of 3-1/8" R2 Damascus sharp Kiridashi point Blade with 4-5/8" rounded Combo Handle of Mammoth Ivory trimmed with Turquoise stone and Brown Camelbone on both ends. Simple Slip joint mechanism with thumb opening lever. Stainless/Brass pivot pin. Stainless steel liners and red spacers.  82mm R2 blade in 3.0mm thick, 200mm Overall, Weight 90g JKD Special  $360.00     Available

Mr. Itou IT-640  Higonokami

IT-640A Medium, Turquoise  Japanese tradional Higo-No-Kami Folders, 3 inch R2 Damascus Sharp Kiridashi point blade with thumb opening lever. 4-1/2 inch Turquoise stone handle trimmed with Elephant Ivory on both sides. Stainless steel liners and spacers. A beautiful and Practical tool on your desk.   80mm R2 blade in 2.8mm thick, 195mm overall in open position. Weight 115g    JKD $290.00   Sold Out      IT-640B Medium, Abalone  -ditto-, but Abalone handle trimmed with Elephant Ivory on both sides    JKD $290.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-650  Semi-Drop Hunters

IT-650A  3-5/8” Semi-Drop point R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/2" Genuine Stag handle   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with Red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   92mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 205mm overall. Weight 140g    JKD $360.00   Available    IT-650B   -ditto-, but Green Camel Bone handle   JKD $360.00   Available

Mr. Itou IT-660  4-3/4" Utility Campers, Camel Bone Handles

IT-660A  4-3/4” R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/4" Brown Camel Bone handle   Nickel silver hilt and Mosaic pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   122mm blade in 3.5mm thick, 232mm overall. Weight 140g    JKD $420.00   Available      IT-660B  -ditto-, but Green Camel Bone handle   JKD $420.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-665  4" Utility Camper

IT-665A  4” R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/2" Desert Ironwood handle   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   100mm blade in 3.5mm thick, 215mm overall. Weight 135g    JKD $360.00   Sold Out     IT-665B  -ditto-, but Snakewood handle   JKD $380.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-670  5" Utility Camper

IT-670A  5” R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/2" Desert Ironwood handle   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   130mm blade in 3.3mm thick, 250mm overall. Weight 160g    JKD $430.00   Available      IT-670B  -ditto-, but White Streak Buffalo Horn handle   JKD $430.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-530  Skeleton Utility Knives

IT-530  Slim Utility R2 Damascus blade with  R2 Damascus handle (One piece construction Skeleton knife)   Comes with dark brown leather sheath. Available in 3 sizes     IT-530A  Large   80mm blade in 3.0mm thick, 202mm overall. Weight 60g    JKD $150.00   Sold Out     IT-530B  Medium   77mm blade in 2.1mm thick, 180mm overall. Weight 30g    JKD $110.00   Sold Out   IT-530C  Small   50mm blade in 2.0mm thick, 138mm overall. Weight 20g    JKD $70.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-540  5" Utility Campers, Camel Bone Handles

IT-540A  5” R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/4" Green Camel Bone handle   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   130mm blade in 3.2mm thick, 240mm overall. Weight 150g    JKD $450.00   Sold Out     IT-540B  -ditto-, but Brown Camel Bone handle   JKD $450.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-545  4.5" Utility Campers

IT-545A  4-1/2” R2 Damascus blade with 4-1/4" Snakewood handle   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   112mm blade in 3.2mm thick, 222mm overall. Weight 125g    JKD $410.00   Available    IT-545B  -ditto-, but Desert Ironwood handle   JKD $390.00   Sold Out

Mr. Itou IT-510  Stag Guthook Skinner

IT-510  4” Guthook Skinner R2 Damascus blade with 4-3/4" Genuine Stag handle   Nickel silver hilt and pins. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   100mm blade in 3.1mm thick, 220mm overall. Weight 220g    JKD $450.00   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   Sold Out                                    IT-870B  Quince Burl wood handle     JKD $170.00   Sold Out                                    IT-870C  African Ebonywood handle     JKD $170.00   Available                                   IT-870D  Desert Ironwood handle         JKD $170.00   Available

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

Mr. Itou IT-740  Big Horn Bowie Knife

6-3/8” S.O.G. Bowie R2 Damascus blade with Big Horn handle   Nickel silver hilt and rivets. Tapered full tang with red spacers   Comes with hand crafted leather sheath with carabineer belt hook   162mm blade in 4.0mm thick. 295mm overall. Weight 300g    Was JKD $695.00  Now $645.00   Only 2 pcs. Available (no more produced)

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