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 Layers of Damascus and Wisteria Wood

Offered: a stunning, high-end gentleman'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, globally acclaimed for its extreme hardness and long edge retention. This core is protected by no fewer than 71 layers of Damascus steel, creating a breathtaking, flowing pattern on the blade. Durability and precision come together here in the finest way.

Unique Design with Influences from 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. As a result, the knife not only sits beautifully in the display case but is also ergonomically perfectly balanced for everyday use.

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

Region of Origin: Sakai (Osaka, Japan)
Made in Sakai, the historic heart of Japanese blade-smithing 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: Premium polished stainless steel
- Handle material: Wisteria wood scales
- Overall 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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