{"product_id":"mr-itou-it-210b-custom-r2-damascus-4-1-4-drop-point-hunter-maple-burl-wood-handle","title":"Mr. Itou  IT-210B   Custom R-2 Damascus 4-1\/4\" Drop-point Hunter, Red Color 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\u003cspan\u003eMr. Itou is now 83 years old, and is slowing down his work for his age. We have recently received some knives collected from his production  during 2023 - 2024. In celebration of the Year 2025 and in honor of Mr. Itou's health and passion, we are pleased to announce a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Countdown Special Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Mr. Itou's Custom Knife Collections. You have a chance to obtain his Craftsmanship at 10% discount prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIT-210B Drop-point Hunter, 4-1\/4\" Drop point R-2 powdered steel core forge layered Damascus blade, 4-1\/2\" Hand contoured Stabilized Red Color 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\u003e108mm blade in 3.3mm thick, 220mm overall, weight 160g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Mr. Itou  IT-210B  4-1\/4\" Stabilized Maple Burl wood Handle\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: R-2 Powdered steel Damascus\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003e Stabilized Red Color 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: 220mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 108mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.3mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 160g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Itou R-2 Custom Damascus Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49459900186902,"sku":"IT-210B","price":85600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/mr-itou-it-210b-custom-r-2-damascus-4-1-4-drop-point-hunter-red-color-maple-burl-wood-handle-47265493451030.jpg?v=1732240523","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/mr-itou-it-210b-custom-r2-damascus-4-1-4-drop-point-hunter-maple-burl-wood-handle","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}