Japanese Custom Knives by Takeshi Saji: Unique Blades for Sale

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: 2016 knife previously purchased and withdrawn from a private collection
* Condition: Like new, never used, never removed from packaging
* Commercial availability: Difficult to find
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Present and complete, with outer box
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranty: Present and complete
Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

SHIN in Japanese means ‘trust’.

The SHIN is one of the largest folders in the Rockstead catalog and showcases all the typical and characteristic elements of the brand: aluminum handle with a pearl-radiant design, hardened anodization at 400 Vickers, and an insert of high-quality stingray leather (Samekawa).

This is a durable knife with strong cutting capabilities that maintains its edge for a long time. Even when used for rigorous cuts, the blade glides securely thanks to its particular sharpening.

The blade indeed has a HONZUKURI sharpening, convex on both sides, following the tradition of Japanese swords; this makes it both very sharp and sturdy, allowing it to cleanly cut a sheet of paper even after 1000 cuts through a very abrasive and resistant hemp rope.

A faithful companion for life, in which to place the utmost trust.

Blade: laminated stainless steel ZDP189 at 67HRC internally and VG10 at 61.7HRC externally
Handle: samekawa (genuine stingray leather) and aerospace-grade aluminum A6063S with black alumite treatment at 400Hv hardness
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Weight: 145g.
Lock: linerlock type, made of 402J2 steel at 50HRC
Clip: removable, made of 402J2 steel at 50HRC, with black alumite treatment at 400Hv
Notes: complete with warranty certificate and technical specifications

Higo is one of the most beloved models for Rockstead Knives fans around the world, and HIGOⅡX, with a custom Dark Matter Gold (DMG) carbon fiber coating and a titanium back layer, is one more step in the pursuit of perfection. The blade is made of ZDP189 super stainless steel and features a unique convexity with gradually reduced angle (30 degrees at the middle and 24 degrees at the tip). The variable blade angle is the result of Rockstead's long quest for superior sharpness and cutting ability.

Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel at 66.7HRC
Handle: anodized titanium and Dark Matter Gold carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 138g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by warranty certificate with full technical specifications - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

With Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. Sakai, Japan, they are currently marketed with the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for 20 years has been producing quality knives so much to have been awarded the highest award among the knife craftsmen in Japan, you demonstrate exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and tightness of the wire both in terms of innovation for and materials used for the construction techniques.

Blade: ZDP189 rolled stainless steel at 66/67 HRC inside and VG10 at 60/61 HRC outside
Handle: Same (real ray skin) and aircraft aluminum with black alumite treatment to HV400
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Lock: Liner Lock steel in 52HRC 402J2
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 52HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications. - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

Under the brand name Rockstead, from Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed: created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for over 30 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in innovation in the materials used and construction techniques.

Intended Use: Collection/Sportsman

Type of production: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: rolled stainless steel ZDP189 at 66.4 HRC on the inside and VG10 at 61.3 HRC on the outer cheeks
Blade treatment: mirror polish
Handle: Aluminum A6063S with anodization to Hv400 hardness and genuine Breed leather inserts
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 3.7mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 16.2mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin
Washers: steel
Closure: Sub FrameLock of 2mm. made of SUS402J2 stainless steel at 50HRC
Clip: deep pocket, 1mm. 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Shinogi Zukuri type blade sharpening - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

Extremely limited edition Platinum Label series folding knife with Mokume damascus blade and heads produced in only 20 examples each with a different coloration of the wood briar. Each specimen is therefore unique and differs from the previous one.

Intended use: collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craftsmanship, assembly and finishing
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Blade: made of Mokume stainless steel with VG-10 cutting edge, forged with rainbow damascus rolling, achieved through layers of stainless steel, copper and brass and hammered through Tsuchime technique
Handle: made of Mokume stainless damask steel and wood briar
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 208g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: handcrafted, removable and reversible, hammered stainless steel
Packaging: wooden box with Mcusta logos
Notes: Special and Limited Edition made in only 20 pieces for the Blade Show in Atlanta 2022

Collini Cutlery is the official distributor of MCUSTA Japanese knives for Italy

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: in damask laminated and hammered stainless steel with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: Stainless Steel
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 192mm.
Thick when closed: 8mm.
Weight: 114g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

Mcusta - Series Katana - MC-0041C - knife

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: laminated steel with sharp VG-10 to 59/60 HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 194mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 96g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: sanmai sharp stainless steel with VG-10 59 / 60HRC and External cheeks damask nickel to 33 layers
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Corian
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 193mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 98g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Steel
Sheath: -
Notes: -

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: in damask laminated and hammered stainless steel with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: Stainless Steel
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 192mm.
Thick when closed: 8mm.
Weight: 114g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

Intended Use: Sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: damascus steel laminate and hammered with sharp VG-10 to 59/60HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 94g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

Intended Use: Sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: damascus steel laminate and hammered with sharp VG-10 to 59/60HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 94g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -