{"product_id":"toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-23-wild-dream-hunter-iii","title":"Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-3 Wild Dream Hunter III","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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCustom knives born from the skills and experience cultivated in Seki, crafted with dreams and vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAbout the Craftsman Toshiyuki Takahashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eToshiyuki Takahashi was born and raised in Seki City, the heart of Japanese blade-making. Now 54, he has spent three decades refining his skills at one of the Seki city's leading knife manufacturers, where he has played an important role in production and development. His technical expertise and dedication to craftsmanship have earned him respect within Seki's blade-making community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDrawing on the skills and experience cultivated in his hometown of Seki, Mr. Takahashi now focuses on creating custom knives with his own dreams and vision. The Wild Dream Hunter represents this new chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e—\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea knife that brings together his accumulated knowledge, personal standards, and aspirations for what a custom knife should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMr. Takahashi's Knife Making Philosophy - VG10 Mono-Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMr. Takahashi prioritizes practicality and cutting performance above all else. For this knife, he selected solid VG10 steel for its edge retention, ease of maintenance, and reliable cutting ability. The blade is ground in a Hamaguri (Convex) profile and mirror polished, a combination chosen to balance durability with strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTo add visual interest and dimension to the overall form, Mr. Takahashi applied a hammered texture near the Hilt area. This Tsuchime Hammered finish creates subtle depth while complementing the knife's clean lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe handle is carved, handcrafted from a single block of rare, dense natural wood called\u003cb\u003e \"Lignum Vitae\"\u003c\/b\u003e. Takahashi hand-contoured each handle symmetrically, working from the block while visualizing the finished form and considering how it will feel in the hand and how the owner of the knife will feel while gripping. Each handle is individually carved and polished to completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTT-3 Wild Dream Hunter III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e This is a Mr. Takahashi's aggressive,  yet Sophisticated, Practical Field Knife with 5.3\"  Hamaguri-Ba (Convex edge) Mirror Polished, Solid VG-10 blade with Tsuchime hammered texture.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e4.8\" Hand-contoured Lignum Vitae Natural Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt and Brass tubular Lanyard hole on end. Comes with Custom double stitched Leather sheath with belt hanging strap with stag horn tip on end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSolid VG-10 blade in 4.5mm thick, 135mm blade, 255mm overall, Weight 198g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWhat is the Natural Wood \"Lignum Vitae\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe name \"Lignum Vitae\" comes from Latin, meaning \"Wood of Life\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e—\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea fitting name for one of the world's hardest and most durable woods. Known for its remarkable density and strength, this rare material is prized for its exceptional durability and beautiful grain patterns, Mr. Takahashi's smart choice for his concept and vision of knife making.\u003c\/span\u003e\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: Toshiyuki Takahashi TT-3 Wild Dream Hunter III\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Solid VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eLignum Vitae Natural Wood Handle with  Brass Hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 255mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 135mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 198g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Leather pouch: Included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50996484473110,"sku":"TT-3","price":86100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-23-wild-dream-hunter-iii-1218598084.jpg?v=1769683986","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/toshiyuki-takahashi-tt-23-wild-dream-hunter-iii","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}