{"product_id":"tomoyoshi-arakawa-ta-26-dream-time-viii-fighter-hide-out","title":"Tomoyoshi Arakawa TA-26 Dream Time VIII,  Fighter \"Hide-Out\"","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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Seki Knife Festival’s Outdoor Knife Show, my heart was completely stolen by a collection of very distinctive and beautifully handcrafted custom knives. I became very interested in these custom knives and the craftsman who made them, so I asked him about his knife making story and his knife making philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gentleman’s name is Tomoyoshi Arakawa and, while he is already a veteran custom knife maker, he continues to challenge himself to seek out and create his own inspiration, ideas, designs and techniques so that he can create truly distinctive custom knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a young age, he fell in love with the beautiful “GERBER Silver Knight” knife, became interested in custom knife making and then began his knife making career. We believe his pure passion and love of knives greatly helped him to increase his custom knife making skills and techniques during his decades of custom knife making work, which involved considerable effort, many trials and many errors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoyoshi Arakawa TA-26 Dream Time VIII,  Fighter \"Hide-Out\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-poyyh-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-poyyh-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-19\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] } group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"070d970d-efb2-433e-83be-deb75c00b30e\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knife Model \"Hide-Out\" is a popular Fighting Knife model among Loveless designs. \"Hide-Out\" is  designed in a compact size that combines portability and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Arakawa devoted his energy and time with full of his experience and skill for custom making this special knife model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\"\u003e\u003cform class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 inch Sandblasted Finished, Solid D-2 Steel Spear Point Blade. This Full-Tang, Fighter knife is fitted with a impressive art of 4.8 inch Mr. Arakawa's original\u003cspan\u003e handmade Custom Resin Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat has Good Durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe pays special attention when selecting many of the watch parts and crafting his original dream knife. His handmade Custom Resin Handle can be viewed from a variety of angles, with each view providing a uniquely beautiful and exciting scene. This predominantly black color hybrid handle highlights the intricate details, three-dimensional quality, and artistic essence of the watch components. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sandblasted finish extends beyond the blade to the hilt, tang, and rivets, bringing a consistent matte texture to the knife’s metalwork. This softly muted finish provides a beautifully balanced counterpart to the watch-inspired handle, allowing its distinctive character to stand out while bringing every element together in one cohesive design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5' Perfectly Mirror Polished, Solid D-2 One-Piece Blade : 4.5mm thick, 89mm blade, 198mm overall, Weight 112g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Tomoyoshi Arakawa TA-26 Dream Time VIII,  Fighter \"Hide-Out\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: D-2\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eMr. Arakawa's original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade Custom Resin Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Stainless Steel Hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 198mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 89mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 112g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomoyoshi Arakawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67899416838422,"sku":"TA-26","price":236600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/00000012.jpg?v=1793852147","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/tomoyoshi-arakawa-ta-26-dream-time-viii-fighter-hide-out","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}