Japanese Custom Knives by Takeshi Saji: Unique Blades for Sale
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Mcusta - Aoi Money Pocket Clip - MC-0081 - Kamon Series - knife
The Mcusta MC-0081 “Aoi” from the Kamon Series is a pocket knife that combines Japanese elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Crafted from stainless steel with hand-finished details, it features a compact and lightweight design with an integrated money clip, ideal for discreet and practical everyday use. The AUS-8 blade is sturdy and sharp, while the frame lock mechanism ensures safety and ease of use.
The “Aoi” motif is inspired by the leaf of Asarum heterotropoides, commonly known as the “Aoi leaf” or Hollyhock. It is one of Japan’s oldest and most famous heraldic symbols, often associated with the Tokugawa family, which ruled the country for over 250 years during the Edo period. This emblem represents nobility, protection, and stability, and is highly valued for its simple yet elegant form. On Mcusta knives, the Aoi engraving symbolizes tradition, refinement, and a connection to Japanese history.
Intended use: EDC / Money clip
Production method: industrial cutting, handcrafted assembly and finishing
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: stainless steel
Blade length: 47mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Closed length: 76mm.
Total length: 120mm.
Weight: 56g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Money clip
Sheath: -
Notes: AOI heraldic symbol of the Tokugawa familyMC-0081 -
Mcusta - Kikyo Money Pocket Clip - MC-0082 - Kamon Series - knife
The Mcusta MC-0082 “Kikyo” from the Kamon series is a refined pocket knife that blends Japanese elegance with everyday practicality.
Made entirely of stainless steel, it features an AUS-8 steel blade, known for its strength and ability to maintain a long-lasting sharpness. Its compact design and light weight make it ideal for carrying in your pocket or attaching to a tie with the integrated clip.
The Kikyo motif represents the bellflower, known in Japan as Kikyo or “bellflower.” This flower is a symbol of sincerity, eternal love, and protection. Used in the Sengoku period by the Akechi clan, it is now often used in Japanese decorative arts as an ornamental motif to evoke purity and harmony. On the knives of the Kamon series, the Kikyo motif adds a touch of delicacy and deep meaning, evoking values of loyalty and timeless beauty.
Intended use: EDC / Money clip
Type of production: industrial cutting, assembly, and handcrafted finishing
Country of production: Japan
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: stainless steel
Blade length: 47mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Closed length: 76mm.
Total length: 120mm.
Weight: 56g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: money clip
Sheath: -
Notes: AOI heraldic symbol of the Tokugawa familyMC-0082 -
Al-Mar - Osprey Knife Mother of Pearl - 1001-GM - PRIVATE COLLECTION - vintage knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on steel heads.
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryIntended Use: Collection / Gentleman
Type of Production: Semi-Industrial
Country of Production: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel AUS6
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Mother of pearl and stainless steel heads
Blade length: 40mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Length closed: 55mm.
Total length: 97mm.
Weight: 14g.
Closure: Back Lock
Sheath: small blue velvet case with Al-Mar Knives logos
Packaging: cardboard box with Al-Mar Knives logos.
Notes: very rare knife produced in the 1980s withdrawn from private collection1001-GM-CP -
Mcusta - Petit Damascus knife - VG10 steel - Micarta Blue and Black - MC-0212D - knife
Coltelleria Collini is the official distributor for Italy of MCUSTA Japanese knives
Intended use: sports / collection
Type of production: industrial cutting - handcrafted assembly and finishing
Blade: SanMai steel with VG-10 stainless steel edge at 59 / 60HRC and external cheeks in 33-layer nickel damascus
Production Lama: Japan
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 45mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 70mm.
Total length: 118mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 44g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in deep pocket steel
Sheath:
Note: -MC-0212D -
Mcusta - Petit Damascus knife - VG10 steel - Micarta Orange and Black - MC-0211D - knife
Coltelleria Collini is the official distributor for Italy of MCUSTA Japanese knives
Intended use: sports / collection
Type of production: industrial cutting - handcrafted assembly and finishing
Blade: SanMai steel with VG-10 stainless steel edge at 59 / 60HRC and external cheeks in 33-layer nickel damascus
Production Lama: Japan
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 45mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 70mm.
Total length: 118mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 44g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in deep pocket steel
Sheath:
Note: -MC-0211D -
Rockstead - Chou HPC Ironwood - Neck Knife - Knife
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.
Use: utility / Neck KnifeProduction Country: Japan
Blade: stainless Hitachi YXR7 to 65HRC
Finish: HPC titanium
Handle: Ironwood
Blade length: 45 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 120 mm.
Weight: 60 g.
Sheath: neck, Kydex thermoformed
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with technical specifications4069IW -
Kai - multipurpose keychain - K-7003 - 70s vintage knife
Intended use: key chain / collection
Type of Industrial Production
Blade: stainless steel 420
Production Country: Japan
Handle: Steel plated gold and Chinese lacquer red cinnabar
Blade length: 37mm.
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm.
Overall length: 91mm.
Closed Length: 54mm.
Closing system: -
Weight: 36g.
Chain and key ring: Brass
Packaging: in brown velvet box with logos Kai Cutlery
Notes: very rare product in the late '70s, brand new, in perfect condition12577














