Izumi Ichiago - Table knife - Red Hawk Damascus pocket knife - Japanese VG-10 Damascus steel - Wisteria wood

Izumi Ichiago 'Red Hawk' Damascus Pocket Knife – Masterful Japanese Craftsmanship with 71-Layer Damask Steel and Wisteria Wood

Offered: a splendid, high-end men’s pocket knife from the renowned knife city Sakai, Japan. The 'Red Hawk' by Izumi Ichiago is an absolute showpiece for the enthusiast and collector who values uncompromising sharpness, aesthetics and tradition.

Forging: 71 Layers of Damascus & VG-10 Core
The impressive blade is built around a core of premium Japanese VG-10 steel, worldwide praised for its extreme hardness and long edge retention. This core is protected by no fewer than 71 layers of Damascus steel, yielding a breathtaking, flowing pattern on the blade. Durability and precision come together here in the most beautiful way.

Unique Design Influenced by German Mastery
This knife is the result of a unique cross-pollination: it combines the ancient Japanese smithing tradition from Sakai with refined, ergonomic design influences from the renowned German knife designer Ernst Siebeneicher-Hellwig. This makes the knife not only beautiful in the display case, but also ergonomically perfectly balanced for daily use.

Handle of Exclusive Wisteria Wood
The handle features stunning inlays of Wisteria wood. This wood is known for its unique warm grain and fine figure. Combined with the sleek, polished stainless steel bolsters, this gives the knife an extremely elegant and luxurious appearance.

Region of Origin: Sakai (Osaka, Japan)
Made in Sakai, the historic capital of Japanese bladesmithing where for more than 600 years masters have perfected their craft.

Specifications:
- Brand: Izumi Ichiago

- Model: Red Hawk Damascus Pocket Knife

- Origin: Sakai, Japan

- Blade material: Japanese VG-10 steel with 71 layers of Damascus

- Bolster material: High-quality polished stainless steel

- Handle material: Wisteria wood scales

Total length: 17.8 cm
Blade length: 7.6 cm
Blade thickness: 2.2 mm
Handle length: 10.2 cm
Weight: 106 g

The knife is delivered in a beautiful wooden gift box.

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