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 Hatsushimo is an all-purpose utility knife and utilizes a 5″ semi drop-point OU-31 blade with a Hamaguri-ba grind, thumb notches and hand contoured Micarta handle.

Specifications

Blade Length
5.11″

Handle Length
4.72″

Overall Length
9.84″

Weight
8.11 oz

Blade Thickness
4.1mm

Blade Steel
OU-31

Blade Type
Hamaguri-Ba Grind

Knife Type
Fixed

Handle
Micarta