{"title":"Yuta Katayama","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years, but he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003eAt this year’s Seki Outdoor Knife Show, we selected 5 different knives from Mr. Katayama’s distinctive Custom Knife Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; min-height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; min-height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif; color: #6999ff;\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-1-strong-hunter-black-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-1 Strong Hunter (Black Linen Micarta Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-1 Strong Hunter has a Tough yet, stylish appearance, with a polished VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drop Point Blade has a durable and strength, designed for the practical use.The hand contoured Black Linen Micarta Handle \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith Finger grooves\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife also features a full tang construction. Handmade Graysh Color Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 3.8mm thick, 83mm blade, 210mm overall, Weight 201g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-1 Strong Hunter (Black Linen Micarta Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Black Linen Micarta Handle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 83mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 201g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41316989599789,"sku":"YK-1","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/yuta-katayama-yk-1-strong-hunter-black-linen-micarta-handle-31258962296877.jpg?v=1667275648"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-2-strong-hunter-pink-white-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-2 Strong Hunter (Pink\u0026White Linen Micarta Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-2 Strong Hunter has a Tough yet, stylish appearance, with a polished VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drop Point Blade has a durable and strength, designed for the practical use.The hand contoured, vivid color Pink\u0026amp;White Linen Micarta Handle \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith Finger grooves\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife also features a full tang construction. Handmade Graysh Color Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 3.3mm thick, 85mm blade, 212mm overall, Weight 184g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-2 Strong Hunter (Pink\u0026amp;White Linen Micarta Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Pink\u0026amp;White Linen Micarta Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 212mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 85mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 184g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41317003657261,"sku":"YK-2","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/yuta-katayama-yk-2-strong-hunter-pink-white-linen-micarta-handle-31258965311533.jpg?v=1667275299"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-3-custom-utility-drop-point-blade","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-3 Custom Utility (Wharncliffe blade)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-3 Custom Utility (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWharncliffe blade\u003c\/span\u003e) has unique a Grayish VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. The shinning white\/silver Nickel Steel layers have a vivid, aggressive, yet beautiful appearance. The 3.1' Wharncliffe Blade is versatile utility blade and matching with the hand contoured Desert Ironwood HandleThe knife also features a full tang construction, a stainless steel hilt, rivets and a lanyard hole. A Graysh Color handmade Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 2.2mm thick, 80mm blade, 202mm overall, Weight 96g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-3 Custom Utility (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWharncliffe blade\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Desert Ironwood Handle with Stainless Steel Hilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 202mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 96g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41317007523885,"sku":"YK-3","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/yuta-katayama-yk-3-custom-utility-wharncliffe-blade-31258967605293.jpg?v=1667275656"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-4-custom-utility-drop-point-blade","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-4 Custom Utility (Drop Point Blade)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-4 Custom Utility (Drop Point\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e blade\u003c\/span\u003e) has unique a Grayish VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. The shinning white\/silver Nickel Steel layers have a vivid, aggressive, yet beautiful appearance. The 3.1' Drop Point Blade is versatile utility blade and matching with the hand contoured Desert Ironwood HandleThe knife also features a full tang construction, a stainless steel hilt, rivets and a lanyard hole. A Graysh Color handmade Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 2mm thick, 80mm blade, 202mm overall, Weight 91g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-4 Custom Utility (Drop Point\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e blade\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Desert Ironwood Handle with Stainless Steel Hilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 202mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 91g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41317019189293,"sku":"YK-4","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/yuta-katayama-yk-4-custom-utility-drop-point-blade-31258969669677.jpg?v=1667275834"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-5-custom-gun-blade-knife","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-5 Custom Gun Blade Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-5 Custom Gun Blade Knife has unique a Grayish VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. The shinning white\/silver Nickel Steel layers have a vivid, aggressive, yet beautiful appearance. The 4.1' VG-10 Damascus Blade is matching with the custom handmade Quince Burl Wood Handle. Mr. Katayama cares very much for overall balance and appearance. The unique Gun-Blade Custom Knife also feasures a full tang construction, a stainless steel hilt, rivets and lanyard hole. A Graysh Color handmade Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 3.5mm thick, 105mm blade, 220mm overall, Weight 172g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-5 Custom Gun Blade Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Quince Burl Wood Handle with Stainless Steel Hilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 220mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 105mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 172g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41317025382445,"sku":"YK-5","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/yuta-katayama-yk-5-custom-gun-blade-knife-31258971537453.jpg?v=1667275663"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-6-custom-utility-sheepsfoot-blade","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-6 Custom Utility (Sheepsfoot blade)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-6 Custom Utility (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esheepsfoot blade\u003c\/span\u003e) has unique a Grayish VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. The shinning white\/silver Nickel Steel layers have a vivid, aggressive, yet beautiful appearance. The 3.1' Wharncliffe Blade is versatile utility blade and matching with the hand contoured Desert Ironwood HandleThe knife also features a full tang construction, a stainless steel hilt, rivets and a lanyard hole. A Graysh Color handmade Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 2.2mm thick, 80mm blade, 205mm overall, Weight 93g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-6 Custom Utility (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esheepsfoot blade\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Desert Ironwood Handle with Stainless Steel Hilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 93g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549628092694,"sku":"YK-6","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/yuta-katayama-yk-6-custom-utility-sheepsfoot-blade-42646700654870.jpg?v=1697264900"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-7-custom-gun-blade-knife-wide-mighty","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-7 Custom Gun Blade Knife (Wide-Mighty)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-7 Custom Gun Blade Knife (Wide-Mighty) has unique a Grayish VG-10 blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel. The shinning white\/silver Nickel Steel layers have a vivid, aggressive, yet beautiful appearance. The 4.5' VG-10 Damascus Blade is matching with the custom handmade Black Linen Micarta Handle. Mr. Katayama cares very much for overall balance and appearance. The unique Gun-Blade Custom Knife also feasures a full tang construction, a stainless steel hilt, rivets and lanyard hole. A Graysh Color handmade Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 3.5mm thick, 115mm blade, 245mm overall, Weight 250g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-7 Custom Gun Blade Knife (Wide-Mighty)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Black Linen Micarta Handle with Stainless Steel Hilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 245mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 115mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 250g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549719974166,"sku":"YK-7","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/yuta-katayama-yk-7-custom-gun-blade-knife-wide-mighty-42646753181974.jpg?v=1697265441"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-8-stream-river-utility-green-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-8 Stream River Utility (Green Linen Micarta Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-8 Stream River Utility  has a beautiful and polished VG-10 Damascus blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel which reminds me the beautiful mountain's Stream River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compact Drop Point Utility Blade with the hand contoured Green Linen Micarta Handle, overall design and fit\u0026amp;finish are well-considered by Mr. Katayama, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emakes stable and fine grip and designed for practical use in the Stream River Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife also features a full tang construction. Handmade Graysh Color Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 2.6mm thick, 95mm blade, 180mm overall, Weight 84g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-8 Stream River Utility (Green Linen Micarta Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Green Linen Micarta Handle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 95mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 84g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549844623638,"sku":"YK-8","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/yuta-katayama-yk-8-stream-river-utility-green-linen-micarta-handle-42646836904214.jpg?v=1697266521"},{"product_id":"yuta-katayama-yk-9-stream-river-utility-ii-green-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Yuta Katayama YK-9 Stream River Utility II (Green Linen Micarta Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama apprenticed with the famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji for many years. But he now runs his own workshop and is currently trying to make his own unique style of traditional forged knives, using all his passion, skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEver since he started working with Takeshi Saji, he has dreamed of becoming a custom knife maker with a his own unique style and ideas for traditional forged knives. Now, after many years of hard work and studying, his dream is becoming a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Katayama believes the user’s needs and the user’s experience are very important, so he carefully considers them when he is designing and making his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOne of his special skills and great advantages is being able to design and handcraft his own custom handles, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing and introducing more of his distinctive handmade custom knives in the future, as he further develops his own creative ideas and unique style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYK-9 Stream River Utility II has a beautiful and polished VG-10 Damascus blade core and outer cladding layers of forge laminated Nickel-Stainless Damascus steel which reminds me the beautiful mountain's Stream River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compact Slim Utility Blade with the hand contoured Green Linen Micarta Handle, overall design and fit\u0026amp;finish are well-considered by Mr. Katayama, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emakes stable and fine grip and designed for practical use in the Stream River Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife also features a full tang construction. Handmade Graysh Color Leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 Nickel Damascus blade 2.4mm thick, 90mm blade, 180mm overall, Weight 74g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Yuta Katayama YK-9 Stream River Utility II (Green Linen Micarta Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Custom Handmade Green Linen Micarta Handle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Graysh Color Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 90mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 74g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuta Katayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549917368598,"sku":"YK-9","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/yuta-katayama-yk-9-stream-river-utility-ii-green-linen-micarta-handle-42646874521878.jpg?v=1697266881"}],"url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/collections\/yuta-katayama\/shape_drop-point.oembed","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}