{"product_id":"hattori-san-limited-legacy-edition-san-164-hd-damascus-black-tanto-hunter","title":"Hattori 傘 SAN Limited “Legacy Edition” SAN-164 \"HD Damascus Black Tanto Hunter\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHATTORI LEGACY EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Legacy of Craftsmanship, Passion, and Timeless Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Master Craftsman Mr. Hattori turns over 87 this year now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving devoted his life to the art of knifemaking, he remains one of the most respected craftsmen in Seki and Japan, a city renowned for its centuries-old blade-making tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his remarkable career, Mr. Hattori has created extraordinary knives that are more than just cutting tools. They are works of art, shaped by exceptional skill, dedication, and a lifelong pursuit of perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven after decades, his finest creations remain rare and highly admired. Few knives today can truly capture the same level of artistry, character, and timeless beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATTORI LEGACY EDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes us back to the early 1980s, when Mr. Hattori was a younger craftsman, full of ambition, curiosity, and the determination to explore new possibilities in knifemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this period, after years of research, experimentation, and countless challenges, Mr. Hattori, working alongside Takefu Steel Company and traditional Japanese swordsmith in Seki, succeeded in developing a remarkable Damascus steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe named it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHD Damascus — Hattori Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Damascus steel knives can be found almost everywhere. But in those early days, knives made with Damascus steel were exceptionally rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Hattori was among the pioneers who helped bring this beautiful material into the world of modern knifemaking, developing his own innovative techniques and obtained the Patent for his Damascus Knife Making techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Hattori HD Damascus so special is its incredibly fine, intricate, and graceful pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVortex Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design features delicate, flowing layers that form beautiful, rounded patterns, giving the steel a depth and character rarely seen, even today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something quietly captivating about this Damascus steel. Its beauty is not loud or overwhelming. Instead, it reveals itself through the subtle movement of its patterns, the harmony of its details, and the unmistakable presence of a truly handcrafted knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Hattori HD Damascus knife carries its own unique character, reflecting the skill, imagination, and dedication of the master who created it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than four decades later, a remarkable opportunity has brought this historic Damascus steel back to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small number of unfinished HD Damascus blades, carefully preserved from years past, were fortunately still available. Through these precious remaining pieces, Mr. Hattori's early achievements can now be appreciated once again in a newly completed collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HATTORI LEGACY EDITION is more than a special knife collection. It is a tribute to a lifetime of craftsmanship and to a remarkable chapter in the history of Japanese knifemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are truly pleased to share these rare and beautiful creations with knife enthusiasts and collectors around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe hope you will enjoy the timeless beauty, history, and enduring spirit of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATTORI LEGACY EDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hattori 傘 SAN Limited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Master Hattori became 80 years old. In Japan, a person’s 80th birthday is commemorated with a special celebration called 傘寿 \/ \u003cem\u003eSanju\u003c\/em\u003e. To celebrate this milestone and his proud achievements as a Master craftsman, Hattori created the \u003cstrong\u003e傘 SAN Limited\u003c\/strong\u003e — a series of strictly limited-production knives, each one a testament to a lifetime of dedication to the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the 164th version of Hattori \"SAN\" Limited edition\" celebrating his 80th year old anniversary. For this edition, he chose the Legacy and Historical HD Damascus Tanto Style Blade, and for this special blade, Hattori carefully designed and created the Real Tanto Motif, practical and durable, great grip, Black Linen Micarta Handle for matching with historical Vortex HD Damascus Tanto blade. The upswept Tanto blade is matched beautifully by the Linen Micarta handle, which draws an exquisite curve of its own. Every line of this knife is shaped with both practicality and beauty in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHattori SAN-164 \"HD Damascus Black Tanto Hunter\" has dynamic Tanto made of Hattori's exclusive HD Damascus, V Gold Stainless Steel core forge layered Nickel and Stainless Damascus steel (countless layers of very detailed, Vortex Special Damascus patterns), 4.7\" Tanto style blade, 4.8\" custom handmade Linen Micarta handle with solid Nickel Silver Hilt with Vintage taste Black \u0026amp; White Fiber Spacers, hidden tang.  Comes with Black leather sheath, and Gift box.\u003cspan\u003e The blade comes with the 傘 SAN etching, and the knife comes in a presentation box.　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD Damascus blade in 4.6mm thick, 120mm blade, 240mm overall, Weight 161g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly one of this knife has been made, with “Only One Made” engraved on the hilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Model: Hattori 傘 SAN Limited “Legacy Edition” SAN-164 \"HD Damascus Black Tanto Hunter\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Linen Micarta handle with solid Nickel Silver Hilt with Vintage taste Black \u0026amp; White Fiber Spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather Sheath: Included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 240mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 120mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 161g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Only One Made","offer_id":67844600299798,"sku":"SAN-164","price":205200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_5753.jpg?v=1793264066","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/hattori-san-limited-legacy-edition-san-164-hd-damascus-black-tanto-hunter","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}