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I became very interested in these custom knives and the craftsman who made them, so I asked him about his knife making story and his knife making philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gentleman’s name is Tomoyoshi Arakawa and, while he is already a veteran custom knife maker, he continues to challenge himself to seek out and create his own inspiration, ideas, designs and techniques so that he can create truly distinctive custom knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a young age, he fell in love with the beautiful “GERBER Silver Knight” knife, became interested in custom knife making and then began his knife making career. 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The collection of knives on his table included numbers of sophisticated and attractive custom knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a very kind and intelligent man, who teaches young talented Japanese custom knife makers about custom knife making skills, the knife market and many other related subjects. Due to his high quality work, and his efforts, he has gained many fans in the knife industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis custom knife making vision and passion can be sensed and seen in every small detail of the sophisticated custom knives in his collection, which are all hand made to an excellent overall quality level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis techniques and skills were developed during his unique family upbringing and personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis father runs a small factory, in Saitama Prefecture, which produces the ‘precision nipper’ type of finger nail cutter. While he was a young boy, he spent many, many hours helping his father at work. During this time his hands and body naturally learned many different handcrafting techniques and he gradually learned how to handle, shape and sharpen many different kinds of cutlery steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 35 years ago, he became interested in metal processing and began making his own custom knives. Now he is an active member of the Japan Knife Guild and he attends various knife shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis highly mirror polished blades are just outstanding and have an exceptionally well considered overall design and fit \u0026amp; finish - These fine details reflect his passion, intelligence and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think “Beauty without compromise” are the best words to describe his custom knife making philosophy and his artistic custom knives.He uses rare and premium materials for both the blades and the handles of his knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease discover the passion and sensitive works of this Veteran Japanese Custom Knife Maker. 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SH-13 Wild + Natural Elegant Bowie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-2 Steel blade: 4mm thick, 170mm blade, 300mm overall, Weight 211g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-13 Wild + Natural Elegant Bowie\u003cbr\u003e Blade Material: D-2 Steel\u003cbr\u003e Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 61\u003cbr\u003e Handle Material:  Desert Ironwood Handle with Brass Hilt\u003cbr\u003e Leather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003e Overall Length: 300mm (11.8inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Length: 170mm (6.7 inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Thickness: 4mm (0.15 inch)\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 211g (7.4oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Saito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46696972026134,"sku":"SH-13","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-saito-sh-13-wild-natural-elegant-bowie-42757267128598.jpg?v=1698399800"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-saito-sh-12-wild-natural-elegant-skinner","title":"Hiroshi Saito SH-12 Wild + Natural Elegant Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Dignified elegance\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Making custom knives requires effort, and the value of the final product lies in how well the product reflects the creator's philosophy and the perfection of their skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSH-12 Wild + Natural Elegant Skinner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully hand-polished, Hair Lined Finished D-2 Steel, 5.8' Skinner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade comes with a custom handmade 5.1' \"Hand sculpted\" Red-Sandalwood Handle with Brass Hilt that are securely fastened to a hidden tang. From the handle and hilt design to the finishing touches on the blade spine, his work reflects a keen sense of sensitivity and elegance. Each element is thoughtfully considered to create an overall design of exceptional quality.　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with a custom handmade dark-brown leather sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggressive and Wild Skinner Blade design, yet it goes very well with Master Saito's elegance and detailed custom hand works. 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SH-22 Smart Elegant Utility-Skinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-2 Steel blade: 4mm thick, 100mm blade, 210mm overall, Weight 125g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-22 Smart Elegant Utility-Skinner\u003cbr\u003e Blade Material: D-2 Steel\u003cbr\u003e Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 61\u003cbr\u003e Handle Material:  \"Hand sculpted\" Ebonywood Handle with Brass Hilt\u003cbr\u003e Leather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003e Overall Length: 210mm (8.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Length: 100mm (3.9 inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Thickness: 4mm (0.15 inch)\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 125g (4.4oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Saito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46705860641046,"sku":"SH-22","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-saito-sh-22-smart-elegant-utility-skinner-42757808029974.jpg?v=1698406280"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-saito-sh-14-wild-dinamic-elegant-machete","title":"Hiroshi Saito SH-14 Wild Dinamic Elegant Machete","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Dignified elegance\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Each element is thoughtfully considered to create an overall design of exceptional quality.　Comes with a custom handmade Kydex and Bubinga wood sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggressive, Dinamic and Wild Machete Blade design, yet it goes very well with Master Saito's elegance and detailed custom hand works. SH-14 Wild Dinamic Elegant Machete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-2 Steel blade: 4mm thick, 250mm blade, 405mm overall, Weight 339g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Knife Model: Saito Hiroshi SH-14 Wild Dinamic Elegant Machete\u003cbr\u003e Blade Material: D-2 Steel\u003cbr\u003e Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 61\u003cbr\u003e Handle Material:  \"Hand sculpted\" Ebonywood Handle with Brass Hilt\u003cbr\u003eKydex and Bubinga woodSheath: Included\u003cbr\u003e Overall Length: 405mm (15.9 inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Length: 250mm (9.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Thickness: 4mm (0.15 inch)\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 339g (11.96oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Saito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46705883218198,"sku":"SH-14","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hiroshi-saito-sh-14-wild-dinamic-elegant-machete-42757881069846.jpg?v=1698407180"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-saito-sh-17-natural-dinamic-elegant-machete","title":"Hiroshi Saito SH-17 Natural Dinamic Elegant Machete","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Dignified elegance\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Making custom knives requires effort, and the value of the final product lies in how well the product reflects the creator's philosophy and the perfection of their skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSH-17 Natural Dinamic Elegant Machete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully hand-polished, Hair Lined Finished, Convex-Grind, D-2 Steel, 8.7' Machete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade comes with a custom handmade 5.9' Rosewood Handle with Brass Hilt that are securely fastened to a hidden tang. From the handle and hilt design to the finishing touches on the blade spine, his work reflects a keen sense of sensitivity and elegance. Each element is thoughtfully considered to create an overall design of exceptional quality.　Designed to be easy to grip, the handle is hand contoured and finished for practical use. Comes with a custom handmade, hand engraved Bubinga Wood sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggressive, Dinamic and Wild yet, very natural taste and modern Machete Blade design, these special combination goes very well with Master Saito's elegance and detailed custom hand works. 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We believe his pure passion and love of knives greatly helped him to increase his custom knife making skills and techniques during his decades of custom knife making work, which involved considerable effort, many trials and many errors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the last 3 years, Mr. Arakawa has spent a great deal of time and energy developing his own special handcrafted custom resin handles.  I could not resist the attraction of his collection of custom knives, which are mysterious, beautiful and wonderfully made. His handmade Custom Resin Handle can be viewed from a variety of angles, with each view providing a uniquely beautiful and exciting scene. He pays special attention when selecting the parts and crafting the handle, always seeking to make his own distinct creation and recreate the joyous feeling that his original dream knife gave him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive collection of dream knives are 100% Custom Handmade and are 100% the product of his Mr. Arakawa’s own creative ideas and spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the future, we are excited to see more of his beautiful creations and masterpieces as he produces them for our business, and our customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoyoshi Arakawa TA-05 Earth of the Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2 inch Mist Finished, Solid SLD Steel Drop Point Blade with Flat blade grind. 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We believe his pure passion and love of knives greatly helped him to increase his custom knife making skills and techniques during his decades of custom knife making work, which involved considerable effort, many trials and many errors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the last 3 years, Mr. Arakawa has spent a great deal of time and energy developing his own special handcrafted custom resin handles.  I could not resist the attraction of his collection of custom knives, which are mysterious, beautiful and wonderfully made. His handmade Custom Resin Handle can be viewed from a variety of angles, with each view providing a uniquely beautiful and exciting scene. He pays special attention when selecting the parts and crafting the handle, always seeking to make his own distinct creation and recreate the joyous feeling that his original dream knife gave him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive collection of dream knives are 100% Custom Handmade and are 100% the product of his Mr. Arakawa’s own creative ideas and spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the future, we are excited to see more of his beautiful creations and masterpieces as he produces them for our business, and our customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoyoshi Arakawa TA-07 Aurora Hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.4 inch Special Black Finished, Solid D-2 Drop Point Steel Blade with Convex grind. This Full-Tang knife is fitted with a impressive art of Mr. Arakawa's original\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e handmade Custom Aurora Hybrid Resin Handle\u003c\/span\u003e that has Good Weight and Durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe pays special attention when selecting the material, parts and crafting his original dream knife. His handmade Custom Aurora Hybrid Resin Handle can be viewed from a variety of angles, with each view providing a uniquely beautiful and exciting scene.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid D-2 One-Piece Blade : 3.4mm thick, 135mm blade, 242mm overall, Weight 212g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Tomoyoshi Arakawa TA-07 Aurora Hunter\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: D-2 Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Mr. Arakawa's original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Handmade Custom Aurora Hybrid Resin Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 242mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 135mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.4mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 212g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomoyoshi Arakawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538682429718,"sku":"TA-07","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/tomoyoshi-arakawa-ta-07-aurora-hunter-43641941819670.jpg?v=1708169838"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-saito-sh-30-natural-elegant-utility","title":"Hiroshi Saito SH-30 Natural Elegant Utility","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Dignified elegance\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These words describe Custom Knife Maker Hiroshi Saito's dedicated custom works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Seki Outdoor Knife Show in October 2014, I fell in love with this sophisticated handmade knife collection. When I picked this knife up and had a closer look, I saw that every little detail had been carefully taken care of, it had a perfect grip and balance, overall it was the fruit of its creator's spirit and philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiroshi Saito, the maker of this knife, has dedicated many long years to creating custom knives. The making process for custom knives is very different from that of factory knives, which use many standardized, automated processes. 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I became very interested in these custom knives and the craftsman who made them, so I asked him about his knife making story and his knife making philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gentleman’s name is Tomoyoshi Arakawa and, while he is already a veteran custom knife maker, he continues to challenge himself to seek out and create his own inspiration, ideas, designs and techniques so that he can create truly distinctive custom knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a young age, he fell in love with the beautiful “GERBER Silver Knight” knife, became interested in custom knife making and then began his knife making career. We believe his pure passion and love of knives greatly helped him to increase his custom knife making skills and techniques during his decades of custom knife making work, which involved considerable effort, many trials and many errors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the last 3 years, Mr. Arakawa has spent a great deal of time and energy developing his own special handcrafted custom resin handles.  I could not resist the attraction of his collection of custom knives, which are mysterious, beautiful and wonderfully made. His handmade Custom Resin Handle can be viewed from a variety of angles, with each view providing a uniquely beautiful and exciting scene. He pays special attention when selecting the parts and crafting the handle, always seeking to make his own distinct creation and recreate the joyous feeling that his original dream knife gave him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive collection of dream knives are 100% Custom Handmade and are 100% the product of his Mr. Arakawa’s own creative ideas and spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the future, we are excited to see more of his beautiful creations and masterpieces as he produces them for our business, and our customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoyoshi Arakawa TA-21 King Bowie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003eThis extraordinary custom Bowie knife is one of Mr. Tomoyoshi Arakawa’s most ambitious and memorable creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4303\"\u003eMr. Arakawa has always pursued originality in his knife making. His goal is to create knives that are instantly recognizable as his own — pieces that carry his personal creativity, craftsmanship, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4303\"\u003eThis knife is especially important because it represents one of Mr. Arakawa’s most ambitious efforts in creating the Large Bowie knife collection. Although the Bowie knife is a classic style, Mr. Arakawa has brought his own distinctive design philosophy to every detail. The flowing handle shape, handmade glow resin material, Titanium butt cap, and carefully finished D2 blade all express his desire to create something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4895\"\u003eThe 6mm thick D2 tool steel blade has a stonewashed finish on the blade and Ricasso, while the edge area has been mirror polished and mist finished. This gives the knife a strong, refined, and highly distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"5261\"\u003eThe handle is made from Mr. Arakawa’s original handmade glow resin with stainless steel wool. For this special piece, he used both green and blue luminous materials, creating a mysterious and beautiful expression that changes with the light and viewing angle. The handle is secured with mosaic pins, while the hilt is crafted from nickel silver with brass spacers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5396\"\u003eThe Titanium butt cap has been carefully shaped and anodically colored, adding another special detail to this one-of-a-kind creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5398\" data-end=\"5584\"\u003eAlthough this knife has the presence of an art piece, Mr. Arakawa never forgets practical function. The grip comfort, balance, and cutting performance have all been carefully considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5830\"\u003eThis knife received the highest prize at the All Nippon Knife Show held on March 7th and 8th in year 2026, following Mr. Arakawa’s award-winning achievement from the previous year. It is a milestone piece in his career and a truly special collector’s knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.9' (202mm) Solid D-2 Steel Blade : 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm thick,  314\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm overall, Weight 309g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is a special piece in Mr. Arakawa’s collection,　as it was awarded the Best Prize at the All Nippon Knife Show held in Kobe on March 7th,8th, 2026. It is one of the most significant pieces in his collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/Arakawa_Award_480x480.png?v=1777437404\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/Award_480x480.png?v=1777437404\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/Arakawa_Custom_Handle_2_480x480.png?v=1777438086\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/Arakawa_Custom_Handle_480x480.png?v=1777438086\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Tomoyoshi Arakawa TA-21 King Bowie\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Solid D-2 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMr. Arakawa’s original handmade Custom Glow Resin Hybrid Handle with stainless steel wool. Nickel Silver Hilt with Brass Spacers and Titanium Butt Cap.\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 314mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 202mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 6mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 309g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomoyoshi Arakawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51257759990038,"sku":"TA-21","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/tomoyoshi-arakawa-ta-21-king-bowie-1234760077.jpg?v=1777444507"},{"product_id":"toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-6-wild-dream-hunter-vi-black-edition","title":"Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-6 “Wild Dream Hunter VI\"(Copper-Brown D-2 Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCustom knives born from the skills and experience cultivated in Seki, crafted with dreams and vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAbout the Craftsman Toshiyuki Takahashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eToshiyuki Takahashi was born and raised in Seki City, the heart of Japanese blade-making. Now 54, he has spent three decades refining his skills at one of the Seki city's leading knife manufacturers, where he has played an important role in production and development. His technical expertise and dedication to craftsmanship have earned him respect within Seki's blade-making community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDrawing on the skills and experience cultivated in his hometown of Seki, Mr. Takahashi now focuses on creating custom knives with his own dreams and vision. The Wild Dream Hunter represents this new chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e—\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea knife that brings together his accumulated knowledge, personal standards, and aspirations for what a custom knife should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Takahashi’s Knife Making Philosophy – D-2 Tool Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Takahashi prioritizes practicality, cutting performance, and long-term reliability above all else. For this knife, he selected D-2 tool steel for its excellent wear resistance, dependable edge retention, and proven performance in demanding everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile D-2 requires more careful maintenance than stainless steel, Mr. Takahashi values its ability to maintain a strong, effective cutting edge over extended periods. His choice reflects a practical philosophy: selecting steel not for novelty, but for the qualities that best serve the knife’s intended purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is ground in a Hamaguri-ba (Convex) profile and finished in black, a combination chosen to provide strength behind the edge, improve durability, and complement the rugged character of D-2 steel. The solid D-2 steel blade is carefully hand-etched to produce a blackened copper-brown patina, with unique variations in tone and pattern that make each blade visually unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTo add visual interest and dimension to the overall form, Mr. Takahashi applied a hammered texture near the Hilt area. This Tsuchime Hammered finish creates subtle depth while complementing the knife's clean lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe handle is carved, handcrafted from a single block of rare, dense natural wood called\u003cb\u003e \"Lignum Vitae\"\u003c\/b\u003e. Takahashi hand-contoured each handle symmetrically, working from the block while visualizing the finished form and considering how it will feel in the hand and how the owner of the knife will feel while gripping. Each handle is individually carved and polished to completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTT-6 Wild Dream Hunter VI (Copper-Brown D-2 Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e This is a Mr. Takahashi's aggressive,  yet Sophisticated, Practical Field Skinner Knife with 5.7\"  Hamaguri-Ba (Convex edge) Black Finished, Solid D-2 blade with Tsuchime hammered texture.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e5\" Hand-contoured Lignum Vitae Natural Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt and Brass tubular Lanyard hole on end. Comes with Custom double stitched Leather sheath with belt hanging strap with \u003cspan\u003estag horn tip on end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSolid D-2 Steel blade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ein 4.8mm thick, 145mm blade, 275mm overall, Weight 278g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWhat is the Natural Wood \"Lignum Vitae\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe name \"Lignum Vitae\" comes from Latin, meaning \"Wood of Life\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e—\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea fitting name for one of the world's hardest and most durable woods. Known for its remarkable density and strength, this rare material is prized for its exceptional durability and beautiful grain patterns, Mr. Takahashi's smart choice for his concept and vision of knife making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-6 “Wild Dream” Hunter VI (Copper-Brown D-2 Edition)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Hand-Etched Copper-Brown, Solid D-2 Steel Blade\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eLignum Vitae Natural Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 275mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 145mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 278g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Leather Sheath: Included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51613690102038,"sku":"TT-6","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_2384.jpg?v=1785144258"},{"product_id":"toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-11-wild-dream-hunter-xicopper-brown-d-2-edition","title":"Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-11 “Wild Dream Hunter XI\"(Copper-Brown D-2 Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCustom knives born from the skills and experience cultivated in Seki, crafted with dreams and vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAbout the Craftsman Toshiyuki Takahashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eToshiyuki Takahashi was born and raised in Seki City, the heart of Japanese blade-making. Now 54, he has spent three decades refining his skills at one of the Seki city's leading knife manufacturers, where he has played an important role in production and development. His technical expertise and dedication to craftsmanship have earned him respect within Seki's blade-making community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDrawing on the skills and experience cultivated in his hometown of Seki, Mr. Takahashi now focuses on creating custom knives with his own dreams and vision. The Wild Dream Hunter represents this new chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e—\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea knife that brings together his accumulated knowledge, personal standards, and aspirations for what a custom knife should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Takahashi’s Knife Making Philosophy – D-2 Tool Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Takahashi prioritizes practicality, cutting performance, and long-term reliability above all else. For this knife, he selected D-2 tool steel for its excellent wear resistance, dependable edge retention, and proven performance in demanding everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile D-2 requires more careful maintenance than stainless steel, Mr. Takahashi values its ability to maintain a strong, effective cutting edge over extended periods. His choice reflects a practical philosophy: selecting steel not for novelty, but for the qualities that best serve the knife’s intended purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is ground in a Hamaguri-ba (Convex) profile and finished in black, a combination chosen to provide strength behind the edge, improve durability, and complement the rugged character of D-2 steel. The solid D-2 steel blade is carefully hand-etched to produce a blackened copper-brown patina, with unique variations in tone and pattern that make each blade visually unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTo add visual interest and dimension to the overall form, Mr. Takahashi applied a hammered texture near the Hilt area. This Tsuchime Hammered finish creates subtle depth while complementing the knife's clean lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe handle is carved, handcrafted from a single block of rare, dense natural wood called\u003cb\u003e \"\u003cspan\u003eHawaiian Koa(Stabilized)\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e. Takahashi hand-contoured each handle symmetrically, working from the block while visualizing the finished form and considering how it will feel in the hand and how the owner of the knife will feel while gripping. Each handle is individually carved and polished to completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTT-11 “Wild Dream Hunter XI\"(Copper-Brown D-2 Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e This is a Mr. Takahashi's aggressive,  yet Sophisticated, Practical Field Skinner Knife with 7\"  Hamaguri-Ba (Convex edge) Black Finished, Solid D-2 blade with Tsuchime hammered texture.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e5.1\" Hand-contoured \u003cspan\u003eHawaiian Koa(Stabilized)\u003c\/span\u003e Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt and Brass tubular Lanyard hole on end. Comes with Custom double stitched Leather sheath with belt hanging strap with \u003cspan\u003eboar tusk tip on end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSolid D-2 Blade in 5mm thick, 180mm blade, 310mm overall, Weight 311g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-11 “Wild Dream” Hunter XI (Copper-Brown D-2 Edition)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Hand-Etched Copper-Brown, Solid D-2 Steel Blade\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawaiian Koa(Stabilized)\u003c\/span\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Handle with  Brass Hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 310mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 180mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 311g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Leather Sheath: Included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51613737681174,"sku":"TT-9","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_2443.jpg?v=1785145638"}],"url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/collections\/d-2-steel.oembed","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}