Kiku Matsuda Hashinau Kamui Etching

Description

This item is available for in store purchase only.  No online orders at this time. Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous blade grinders in Japan.  With over forty years of experience, Kiku Matsuda has been grinding knives since he was 15 years old and is a fifth generation knife grinder. Using the Hamaguri-Ba grinding technique, he has produced the Japanese convex edge normally only found in the classic Katana sword. 

The Hashinau Kamui is designed by Japanese master hunter, Mr. Chujyo and is designed for skinning and processing in mind. It utilizes a 5″ OU-31 blade with a Hamaguri-ba grind, acid etch, false edge, thumb notches and hand contoured G10 handle.

Specifications

Blade Length
5″

Handle Length
5.11″

Overall Length
10.23″

Weight
12.69 oz

Blade Thickness
5mm

Blade Steel
OU-31

Blade Type
Hamaguri-Ba Grind, Skinning

Knife Type
Fixed

Handle
G10