{"product_id":"mr-itou-it-430a-drop-point-utility-hunter-3-1-2-r2-damascus-blade-green-camelbone-handle","title":"Mr. Itou  IT-430A Drop Point Utility Hunter, 3-1\/2\" R-2 Damascus Blade, Green Camelbone 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\u003eHottest Custom Knif Maker Mr. Itou produced his original custom Damascus blade using special powdered steel R-2.\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 hammering forging process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother secret is he uses a large water stone wheel with 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.\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-430A Drop Point Utility Hunter features 3-1\/2\" Drop point R2 Damascus blade, 4-1\/4\" Hand contoured rare Green Camelbone handle with White fiber Spacers,  Nickel silver Hilt and Rivets. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand fitted Decorative Leather sheath with belt loop \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90mm blade in 2.8mm thick, 198mm overall, weight 130g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Mr. Itou  IT-430A Drop point Utility Hunter \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: R-2 Custom Damascus\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Green Camelbone\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 198m \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 90mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.8mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 130g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Itou R-2 Custom Damascus Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49458940281110,"sku":"IT-430A","price":71900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/mr-itou-it-430a-drop-point-utility-hunter-3-1-2-r-2-damascus-blade-green-camelbone-handle-47263934021910.jpg?v=1732240151","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/mr-itou-it-430a-drop-point-utility-hunter-3-1-2-r2-damascus-blade-green-camelbone-handle","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}