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 Backup Neo is an evolution of the Backup lineup. The Backup Neo utilizes a 6″ recurved, OU-31 hollow grind blade with a Hamaguri-ba grind, thumb notches and hand contoured G10 handle.

Specifications

Blade Length
6″

Handle Length
5″

Overall Length
10.74″

Weight
12.87 oz

Blade Thickness
6mm

Blade Steel
OU-31

Blade Type
Recurve, Hamaguri-Ba Tip

Knife Type
Fixed

Handle
G10