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 Hayate is an all-purpose fighting knife with reinforced blade tip. This slightly recurved OU-31 blade uses the Hamaguri-ba grind with false edge and thumb notches. A hand contoured 5″ Micarta grip with paracord straps offers positive grip.

Specifications

Blade Length
6.49″

Handle Length
5″

Overall Length
11.61″

Weight
13.5 oz

Blade Thickness
5.8mm

Blade Steel
OU-31

Blade Type
Semi-Recurved, Hamaguri-ba grind

Knife Type
Fixed

Handle
Micarta