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Kanetsune Shinobi KB-209 Knife – Japanese Handmade Fixed Blade Knife
KNIFE RETRIEVED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private collector, previously purchased
* Condition: As new, never used
* Market availability: Hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Original
* Sheath: Included
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranty: Included
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory
There is a special charm in objects born where steel carries memory. The Kanetsune Shinobi KB-209 embodies the essential aesthetics of Japanese knife-making, recalling the heritage of traditional blades: a refined 15-layer Damascus blade with a Blue Steel (Aogami) core, a handle inspired by traditional Japanese sword mountings featuring samegawa (ray/shark skin) with black cord wrapping, and an elegant Japanese-style wooden sheath. This fixed blade knife offers strong visual impact and is designed for light outdoor use, distinctive EDC carry, or as a collectible piece, combining presence, control, and time-honored materials.
Intended use: Fixed blade knife for EDC, light outdoor activities, tactical use, and collecting.
Production type: High-quality semi-handcrafted production inspired by Japanese tradition.
Country of manufacture: Japan (Seki).
Blade: Blue Steel (Aogami) with 15-layer Damascus cladding.
Blade finish: Visible traditional Damascus pattern.
Handle: Oak wood handle wrapped in samegawa (ray/shark skin) with black cord.
Blade length: 135 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 260 mm.
Weight: Approx. 162 g (knife only).
Packaging: Knife supplied with Japanese-style wooden sheath.
Notes: KB-209 model from the Shinobi series; often listed as discontinued or difficult to source by various retailers.
A brief history of the brand
Kanetsune is a brand of Kitasho Co., Ltd., based in Seki, a Japanese city historically known as the “City of Cutlery.” The company officially dates back to 1964, with family roots in knife manufacturing and trade going back to the 1930s. The name Kanetsune is traditionally associated with a renowned master bladesmith of the Muromachi period, underlining its strong connection to Japanese forging heritage.
Use and maintenance advice
The Blue Steel Damascus blade requires care: after use, it is recommended to wash by hand, dry immediately, and apply a light protective oil layer during storage or use in humid environments. Avoid dishwashers and prolonged contact with water or aggressive substances. The samegawa provides a natural, secure grip, enhancing handle stability even with wet hands.
Why choose this knife
The Kanetsune Shinobi KB-209 is not just a knife, but an object with a strong identity: 15-layer Damascus Blue Steel for a distinctive cutting edge, a traditional handle with samegawa and cord for control and authenticity, and a Japanese-style wooden sheath for elegant presentation. An ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking a fixed blade with true Japanese character, beyond common Western designs.KB209 -
Kanetsune - Cuchillo Ryou takumi - KB14 - collection kitchen
Kanetsune Seki produces traditional, high-quality kitchen spoons, suitable for daily use. These cuchillos are the result of the skill of craftsmen who implement scrupulous techniques. Our quality guarantees products that are exceptionally durable, sharp and of extraordinary beauty.
These cuchillos are destined to continually improve, fusing new ideas with traditional techniques transmitted over more than 800 years. Kitasho Co., Ltd. was founded in 1964 in the city of Seki, Japan, known as "The City of Swords", both nationally and internationally.
We constantly strive to offer short, durable and useful items, renewing our commitment to innovation in keeping with new times.
The range of products includes kitchen spoons, navajas, camping spoons, high-end cooking spoons for even the most refined palates, as well as tigers and shorts, and everyday items.
Intended use: home/collection
Type of artesanal production
Hoja: 33 head sanmai maple with Hitachi Aogami 64HRC carbon wire and 1095 brut de forge carbon maple shells.
Production of Japanese spoons
Mango: en madera de roble
Hoja length: 245 mm.
Hole thickness: 6 mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 410 mm.
Balance: in the guard branch
Weight: 538g.
Cierre: -
Videos: -
Funda: madera de roble
Package: Black and red cardboard box with Kanetsune logos.
Note:-Characteristics of San Mai Maple: These are different types of metals combined to create a composition that contains and intensifies the resistance of the metals individually:
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Thanks to the use of very high quality maples with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the core of the plate (Core Steel), the heat, once templada, has a hardness and a Decidedly superior court performance. which were achieved with the use of traditional maple trees.- Mayor resilience
Built according to the principle of Japanese swords, the multi-headed maple is difficult to break thanks to the hardness of the central maple (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the maple used for the lateral covering (Stainless Steel).- Better resistance to corrosion
The maple used for the external caps (Stainless Maple) guarantees the house a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at the galvanic level, a structure that improves resistance to corrosion, including in the steel.- Easy processing including after heat treatment
Although the maple is normally hardened after the tempering, the lateral maple used in the multi-head process does not become softer and allows for easy mechanicalization, cutting or soldering even after the heat treatment. For optimal health performance, cryogenic treatment is recommended.- Improved aesthetic result
The cuchillos made with multi-layered maple or with damask pattern are aesthetically elegant, refined and much appreciated by collectors around the world at the end of the manufacturing process.For more information: collinsteel
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Handle: birch burl with brass bolsters
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