{"product_id":"mr-itou-it-205-custom-r2-damascus-5-1-2-drop-point-hunter-maple-burl-wood-handle","title":"Mr. Itou  IT-205B  Custom R2 Damascus 5-1\/2\" Drop-point Hunter, Maple Burl wood Handle","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\u003eThe Hottest Custom Knife Maker Mr. Itou produces his original custom Damascus blade using special powdered steel R-2 in Rockwell hardness of HR.62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had so many good words from the users for the extremely sharp cutting and edge retention ability. The secret of this is the finest powdered steel R-2 blade and the repeated hammer forging process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother secret is he uses a large water stone wheel in slow rotating to grind his blades, unlike the normal belt sander grinding. This will prevent over-heating the blade to ruin the proper hardness and its chemical characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Itou also sticks to rare and unique natural materials for the handles, sourced from all over the world. Each of his knives comes with hand contoured unique custom handle, that enhances and matches with blade in well balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e In memory of the late Master Craftsman Mr. Itou (passed October 2025), his remaining works are now available at special pricing. These pieces by Mr. Itou himself will never be available again. Extremely limited quantities. Don't miss this rare opportunity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIT-205B Drop-point Hunter, 5-1\/2\" Drop point R2 powdered steel core forge layered Damascus blade, 4-1\/2\" Hand contoured Stabilized Green Maple Burl wood handle with Nickel silver Hilt and pins. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand fitted Decorative Leather sheath with belt loop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e143mm blade in 3.1mm thick, 262mm overall, weight 160g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Mr. Itou  IT-205B  5-1\/2\" Green Maple Burl wood Handle\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: R-2 Powdered steel Damascus\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003e Stabilized Green Maple Burl wood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith Nickel silver Hilt and pins, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etubular lanyard hole on end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included.\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 262mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 143mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.1mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 160g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Itou R-2 Custom Damascus Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41090566684717,"sku":"IT-205B","price":112900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/mr-itou-it-205b-custom-r2-damascus-5-1-2-drop-point-hunter-maple-burl-wood-handle-47262823416086.jpg?v=1732241598","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/mr-itou-it-205-custom-r2-damascus-5-1-2-drop-point-hunter-maple-burl-wood-handle","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}