{"product_id":"hattori-san-limited-natures-edition-san-159-cowry-x-damascus-damascus-utility-hunter","title":"Hattori 傘 SAN Limited “Natures Edition” SAN-159 \"Cowry X Damascus Damascus Utility 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHattori Natures Edition — In Harmony with Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHattori has always believed that the soul of a great knife begins with the materials. From the steel of the blade to the layers of the handle, every element is chosen with intention, patience, and a deep respect for nature. The \u003cstrong\u003eHattori Natures Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses this philosophy — a collection dedicated to the beauty, warmth, and quiet strength that only natural materials can provide.\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 159th version of Hattori \"SAN\" Limited edition\" celebrating his 80th year old anniversary. For this edition, he chose the Cowry X Damascus Special Classic Utility Hunter (KD30-3718), pairing its distinctive blade with the natural warmth of Japanese magnolia wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese magnolia, known as \"\u003cem\u003eHo-no-ki\"\u003c\/em\u003e in Japan, has long been used for cutting boards and traditional knife sheaths, valued for its strength, resistance to shrinkage, and suitability for \u003cspan\u003ehygienic \u003c\/span\u003eeveryday use. For the special handles, Master Hattori personally selected exceptional pieces with particularly beautiful grain and high quality. Each piece was then carefully treated using Hattori’s traditional wood-stabilizing process, preserving its natural character while enhancing its stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnolia wood handle is complemented by black and warm red fiber spacers, bringing a gentle touch of color to its classic, vintage-inspired design. Together, these details create a knife with a quiet warmth, reflecting Master Hattori’s thoughtful craftsmanship and deep appreciation for natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHattori SAN-159 Limited Cowry-X Damascus Special Utility Hunter is made of Hattori's exclusive Cowry-X Damascus, Cowry-X powdered tool steel core forge layered Nickel and Stainless Damascus steel, 4\" Utility blade, 4\" Hand rounded Japanese Magnolia wood handle with solid Brass Hilt and Buttcap,\u003cspan\u003eClassic\u0026amp;Retro taste Black \u0026amp; Warm Red Fiber Spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e  Comes with Brown leather sheath, and Gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowry-X Damascus blade in 4.8mm thick, 100mm blade, 206mm overall, Weight 127g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly one knife has been made in this edition, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece. The hilt is engraved with the words “Only One”. The blade comes with the 傘 SAN etching, and the knife comes in a presentation box.\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 “Natures Edition” SAN-159 \"Cowry X Damascus Damascus Utility Hunter\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material: Cowry X Damascus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Magnolia handle with Black \u0026amp; Warm Red Fiber Spacers, solid Brass Hilt and Buttcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather Sheath: Included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 206mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 100mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 127g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Only One","offer_id":67824144023830,"sku":"SAN-159","price":142200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_5368.jpg?v=1793073309","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/hattori-san-limited-natures-edition-san-159-cowry-x-damascus-damascus-utility-hunter","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}