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 Matatabi is the larger variant of the Kozuka Shorty and features a Super Gold II (SPG2) damascus Hamaguri-ba blade with a narrow swedge and uses hand contoured Micarta scales for positive grip.

Specifications

Blade Length
5.51″

Thickness
4 mm

Handle Length
4.99″

Overall Length
10.5″

Weight
6.4 oz