{"product_id":"sg-50-sog-stingray-2-0-custom-re-make-by-seki-challengers-knife-club-members-1","title":"SG-60  SOG Vintage Stingray 2.0 Custom Re-Make by Seki Challengers Knife Club members","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, Some of the Seki knife authorities have formed \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and inherit Seki traditional knifemaking technique and knowledge to young knife craftsmen in Seki. There are now 15 club members gathering once a month. They are working at Seki knife factories, and challenging to make their own custom knives after work and weekends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJKD is supporting and encouraging them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the Challengers meeting in last September, I gave each member SOG Stingray 2.0 knives and asked them to come up with any possible remaking whatever they like. After 3 months, I have received 7 different custom re-making knives. Each one is very unique showing each personality and character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs you know, SOG Stingray 2.0 is the evolved Gentleman Folder with Arc-Lock device produced by G.Sakai in Seki during 2009 - 2019, and has been discontinued. I have been working with SOG from the beginning of 1993, supplying all fixed blade and folding knives from Seki. Unfortunately, SOG has discontinued all Japanese knives, and switched to China and Taiwan in 2019. Now, some of the leftovers here became Vintage SOG for collectors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay, 2025 : Just came up with new handle inlays. These are truly unique collector models for the old SOG collectors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSG-60 Custom Re-Make by Nobuaki Yamamoto. 3\" Mirror polished VG-10 San-Mai slightly re-curved hollow ground Spear point blade with swedge and thumb notches on back, Abalon inlaid thumb-stud for one hand opening, 3-1\/2\" Satin brushed Stainless steel handle with Mino Washi Paper (美濃和紙) inlay on both sides, SOG's strong ArcLock device, Thumb notched stainless steel liners with Black Zytel spacer, Comes with Black Nylon Pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Mino is a neighbor city of Seki, and is famous for Mino Washi paper with long history. The handle inlay was made by Resin-crafter lady, Midori-san using beautiful design Mino Washi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour choice of two design Mino Washi papers, SG-60A or SG-60B as shown.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG-10 San-Mai blade in 3.0mm thick, 75mm blade, 167mm overall in open, weight 90g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: SG-60 SOG Stingray 2.0 Custom Re-Make Folders\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e San Mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material:\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel with Gemstone inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 167mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.0mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 90g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack nylon pouch included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"SG-60A SOG Stingray 2.0 by Nobuaki Yamamoto","offer_id":50081015857430,"sku":"SG-60A","price":43100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"SG-60B SOG Stingray 2.0 by Nobuaki Yamamoto","offer_id":50081015890198,"sku":"SG-60B","price":43100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/sg-60-sog-vintage-stingray-2-0-custom-re-make-by-seki-challengers-knife-club-members-1170844309.jpg?v=1748680261","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/sg-50-sog-stingray-2-0-custom-re-make-by-seki-challengers-knife-club-members-1","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}