Izumi Ichiago - Table knife - Imbuia Damascus pocket knife with unique Mokume fittings (as on samurai swords) - Japanese VG-10 Damascus steel - brass - Imbuia wood

Izumi Ichiago 'Imbuia' Damascus Pocket Knife – An Authentic Masterpiece from Sakai, Japan with a unique Mokume fitting (as seen on Samuraizwaarden by Denbei Shoami)

An exclusive, classically shaped gentlemen's pocket knife from the well-known brand Izumi Ichiago. This blade combines traditional Japanese forging techniques with a unique design and high-quality materials. A special collector's item for the enthusiast.

Forging: 49-Layer Damascus & VG-10 Core

The cutting edge is built around a core of the legendary Japanese VG-10 steel. This steel is renowned for its extreme hardness and for remaining razor-sharp for a very long time. This hard core is protected and supported by no fewer than 49 layers of beautifully folded Damascus steel, with stainless steel sides to prevent rust.

Exclusive Mokume Design (as on Samuraizwaarden by Denbei Shoami)

The metal jaws (the section between the blade and the handle) are made with the rare Mokume technique. This traditional Japanese method was invented in the 17th century by master smith Denbei Shoami. Originally developed to decorate the shock plates and grips of samurai swords. By fusing multiple metal layers under extreme heat and pressure, a stunning pattern emerges that closely resembles natural wood grain. Each knife thus receives a completely unique appearance.

Design with German Mastery
This knife is the result of a unique cross-pollination: it combines Sakai's ancient Japanese forge tradition with refined ergonomic design influences from the renowned German knife designer Ernst Siebeneicher-Hellwig. Thus tradition and modern ease of use complement each other beautifully.

Handle made of Luxurious Imbuia Wood
The pocket knife rests on a sturdy base of solid brass. The grip scales are made from the finest Imbuia wood. This luxury wood has a deep, warm color and a fine grain that harmonizes beautifully with the gold-toned wood-grain pattern on the metal jaws.

Region of Origin: Sakai / Izumi (Osaka, Japan)

This pocket knife comes from the Sakai region (historically Izumi). This Japanese region is world-renowned and has provided the highest quality hand-forged knives and swords for over 600 years. Craftsmanship from this region is known for extreme precision and long durability.

- Brand: Izumi Ichiago
- Model: Imbuia Damascus Pocket Knife
- Condition: Brand new and unused
- Origin: Japan (Region: Sakai/Izumi)
- Blade material: Japanese VG-10 Damascus steel (49 layers)
- Bolster material: Mokume-gane (multi-layer metal with wood grain pattern, in the style of samurai swords by Denbei Shoami)
- Handle material: Imbuia wood on brass plates

Delivered in a leather belt case.

Total length: 17.3 cm
Blade length: 7.2 cm
Blade thickness: 2.9 mm
Handle length: 10.1 cm
Weight: 103 g

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