japan Knife

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: VG-10 stainless steel at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.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: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Fascinating knife used by the Japanese farmer "Higonokami kanekoma."

As is typical for many agricultural tools, this Japanese knife turns out to be extremely simple but the result of centuries of refinement that has found the difficult balance between form and function, and between cost and benefit.

The main feature definitely turns out to be the quality of the blade, in fact it uses a three-layer San Mai steel of which the one in the center is extremely hard.

Production: Japanese craftsmanship
Blade: San Mai carbon steel - Yasuki Steel Blue Paper Steel 62hrc
Handle: brass foil with elegant black leather cover
Closure: without blade lock
Length closed: 120mm.
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm
Length open: 210mm
Weight: 72g.
Notes: lubricate the blade well otherwise easily subject to oxidation.
Packaging: elegant and fine wooden box with Japanese ideograms.

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 66.6 HRC inside and VG10 at 60.8 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.

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.
Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: in Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64HRC
Blade treatment: Black DLC mirror
Handle: A7075 Duralumin with Hv400 hardness anodizing
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 176mm.
Thick when closed: 11.4mm.
Weight: 74g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel of 1mm. with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: -

Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 to 67.2HRC
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400
Blade length: 73 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 176 mm.
Weight: 172 g.
Lock: Frame Lock with a swing in SKD11 61HRC
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

The Nomad is a classic Al Mar knife designed by Kirk Rexroat and no longer in production for years. It's a tactical folding knife with textured black G-10 handles on a stainless steel frame with a liner lock. The blade is made of VG-10 stainless steel with a flat grind and smooth edge.

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

Type: Previously Purchased - knife no longer in production
Condition: in like-new condition
Commercial availability: difficult to find
Sharpness: factory sharpness
Blade marks: free of marks
Handle marks: free of marks
Box: original Al-Mar box
Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
Checked and Certified by our in-house Coltelleria Collini laboratory
Product Description

Intended Use: Sporting/Collectible
Production Type: Industrial
Blade: VG10 stainless steel
Handle: G-10
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade Thickness: 70mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall Length: 185mm.
Balance:
Weight: 97g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel

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

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Maestro.

Intended use: table / sports / collection
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with 15-layer SPG2 steel edge
Handle: in black G10
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Weight: 80g.
Packaging: Cardboard box and leather sheath
Notes: The knife is handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Maestro.

Intended use: sports / collection
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with 15-layer SPG2 steel edge
Handle: in black G10
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 120g.
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: The knife is handmade by Takeshi Saj

Retired from rivata collection - Rare Rockstead model produced in 2009 in SANMAI ZDP189 and ATS34 steel - the temper of this piece has reached a rare hardness of 67.4 hrc - Knife in like new condition.

Checked and certified by our internal laboratory - Collini Cutlery.

The best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed under the Rockstead brand, of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been producing quality knives for over 20 years so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan cutlers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and edge retention and in terms of innovation for materials used and for the construction techniques.

Blade: SanMai ZDP189 and ATS-34 stainless steel at 67.4 HRC
Handle: Same (real stingray leather) and aircraft aluminum with black alumite treatment at Hv400
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Closure: Liner Lock in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: 402J2 to 52HRC steel
Notes: Accompanied by a guarantee certificate with technical specifications.

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 60mm
Total length: 165mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 79g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 75mm
Total length: 190mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 114g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 60mm
Total length: 167mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 78g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 65mm
Total length: 165mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 83g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Extremely limited edition Yatagarasu MCUSTA folding knife of the Shinwa series, with Mokume blade and produced in only 100 pieces.

Yatagarasu, in Japanese culture, is a three-legged crow symbol of driving owned by the Sun goddess Amaterasu. Yatagarasu appears in ancient Japanese documents, such as Kojiki (古 事 記), in which it is also said that he fought and killed a beast intending to devour the Sun, and that he is also the protector of the emperor Jimmu.
On many occasions, in Japanese art this creature is represented with three legs, although in Kojiki it is never said that the Yatagarasu has more than two. Today, the three-legged version of the Yatagarasu is used as a symbol of the football federation of Japan.

Intended use: collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craftsmanship, assembly and finishes
Lama production: Japan
Blade: stainless steel Mokume Damascus - Aogami (blue steel) forged with lamination of rainbow Damascus, obtained thanks to layers of stainless steel, copper and brass and with black hammering through the Tsuchime technique
Handle: in stainless damask with dark purple corian insert and copper and gold inlays
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 141g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Packaging: wooden box with Mcusta logos
Notes: limited edition 100 pieces

For more information on the steel used you can view the site: www.collinisteel.com

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

Intended use: dirty / collection

Type of production: industrial cut - assembly and handmade finishes
Blade: SPG2 61 / 62HRC
Blade treatment: -
Lama production: Japan
Handle: damask steel and pakka wood
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 96mm.
Total length: 166mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 96g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: cordura
Note: -

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

The Sengoku series uses 3-layer SPG2 sintered and cryogenically hardened Japanese steel, one of the best ever produced in Japan

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: in SPG-2 stainless steel at 61 / 62HRC in San Mai three-layer laminate
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

For more information on the steel used, you can view the site: www.collinisteel.com

Intended use: sporting/collection

Type of production: industrial cut - handcrafted assembling and finishing
Blade production: Japan
Blade: SPG-2 stainless steel at 61/62HRC in three layers San Mai laminate
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 93mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 117mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Thickness when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 120g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Package: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Notes: Cordura and leather sheath

This knife blade is convex on both sides in the tradition of the highly praised Japanese sword. This shape is both sharp and strong, and can still slice cleanly through a sheet of paper even after the punishment of chopping and cutting through dried bamboo. Using this special blade shape is an excellent way of allowing an edge to be thick without sacrificing any of its sharpness. This knife is of preeminent sharpness. This is a durable knife with strong cutting capabilities that will last for a long time. Even when used for rigorous cutting, the blade will not bite or catch thanks to its convex shape. Other knives will often bite or catch, and may acquire nicks if pulled out suddenly.

Blade: XR-7 steel at 64.3 HRC with DLC treatment
Handle: Same (real breed leather) and aeronautical aluminum with Hv400 black alumite treatment
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Closing: Liner Lock in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a warranty certificate with technical specifications.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Japan
Blade: stainless steel Aus-8
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 97mm.
Blade thickness: 3.4mm.
Length closed: 123mm.
Total length: 223mm.
Thick when closed: 22.5mm.
Weight: 140g.
Opening: two-handed, by grooving on a blade
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: nylon, belt, with kershaw logo
Packaging: Cardboard box with Kershaw logos
Notes: knife in production until the 90s

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Japan
Blade: stainless steel Aus-8
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 103mm.
Total length: 182mm.
Thick when closed: 17.3mm.
Weight: 84g.
Opening: by grooving on a blade
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: nylon, belt, with kershaw logo
Packaging: Cardboard box with Kershaw logos
Notes: knife in production until the 90s

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

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: anodised titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number # 028 - Date of production April 23, 2019

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Uso previsto: Colección / Deportes

Tipo de producción: Artesano
Producción de Lama: Japón
Hoja: acero inoxidable SanMai SPG2 con 67 capas - 63/64 HRC
Tratamiento con cuchilla: -
Manija: Lona negra Micarta
Longitud de la hoja: 95 mm.
Espesor de la hoja: 3.9mm.
Longitud cerrada: -
Longitud total: 200 mm.
Espesor cuando está cerrado: -
Equilibrio: -
Peso: 132 g.
Cierre: -
Clip: -
Funda: en Kydex con ataque Tek-Lok
Paquete: -
Notas: En 2007, Kiku Matsuda ganó el prestigioso Blade Show "Cuchillo del año" con un proyecto creado en colaboración con SOG.

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 5.3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 186g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attack
Package: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won in 2007 the prestigious "Knife Of The Year Awards" Blade Show with a project realized in collaboration with SOG

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

Destination of use: sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and artisan finishes
Lama production: Japan
Blade: in laminated stainless steel damascus with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
Weight: 78g.
Closure: Joint Slip
Clip: -
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos with fabric sheath
Note: -

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose of use: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total Length: 270mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 384g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious prize at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years, he has worked with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings for blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman
Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: acidification with subsequent polishing and polishing of the wire
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 250mm.
Weight: 186g.
Sheath: in thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious award at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG Knives

This knife can still slice paper even after the punishment of striking and cutting dried bamboo.This knife has a beautiful convex surface with extreme sharpness.This is a flagship of the ROCKSTEAD folding knife collection. Both sides of the blade are convex. The blade is in the shape of the traditional Japanese sword. It cuts well and is strong. You can enjoy its strong cutting capabilities for a long time.

Full length: 213.00 mm
Blade length: 93.00 mm
Weight: 155 g
Thickness: 3.70 mm
Material: YXR7
Hardness: HRC65
Blade geometry: Honzukuri
Hard coating: DLC
Knives type: Folder

Mcusta - Sengoku VG10 knife - MC-0181 Oda Nobunaga - knife

Intended Use: sport / collection

Type of production: Industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Stainless Steel VG-10 to 59 / 60HRC
Handle: Black Micarta
Blade length: 93mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 117mm.
Overall length: 210mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 120g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clips: stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: Cordura sheath and leather

Mcusta - Sengoku Damascus knife - MC-0181D Oda Nobunaga - knife

Intended Use: sport / collection

Type of production: Industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: stainless steel sanmai with sharp VG-10 to 59 / 60HRC and External cheeks damask nickel to 33 layers
Handle: Black Micarta
Blade length: 93mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 117mm.
Overall length: 210mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 120g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clips: stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: Cordura sheath and leather

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length : 235mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 390mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 465g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Hikari Japan - Higo Folder Black knife - HK105 SD2 - knife

production: Japanese semi-industrial
Blade: carbon steel D2
Handle: steel and G10
Closing: liner lock
Length closed: 110mm.
Blade length: 94mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm
Overall length: 215mm
Weight: 162g.
Notes: -
Packaging: cardboard

Kiku Matsuda Knives - Knife KM-340 - craft knife

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Tactical

Unique and no longer produced by Kiku

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: carbon steel 61HRC D2
Treatment Lama: acid
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 195mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 340mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 440g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Kydex attack with Tek-Lok
Packaging: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won in 2007 the prestigious prize at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" with a project in collaboration with SOG Knives

Kiku Matsuda è uno dei più famosi artisti e studiosi dell'affilatura di tutto il Giappone; probabilmente nella vostra collezione sarà già presente un coltello frutto della sua passione: collabora infatti da diversi anni con SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech e Randall Kings sviluppando per loro bisellature, affilature e politure delle lame.

Destinazione d'uso: Collezione/Caccia

Tipo di produzione: Artigianale
Produzione Lama: Giappone
Lama: in acciaio al carbonio OU-31 temprato a 63/64 HRC
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: G10 Black
Lunghezza lama: 130mm.
Spessore lama: 5,0mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 260mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 360g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in Kydex con attacco Tek-Lok
Confezione: -
Note: Questo coltello è stato disegnato dal giapponese Mr. Chujyo di Hokkaido - Kiku Matsuda ha vinto nel 2007 il prestigioso premio al Blade Show  "Knife Of The Year Awards" con un progetto realizzato in collaborazione con SOG KnivesKnife Of The Year Awards Knife Of The Year Awards 

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years, he has worked with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings for blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: acidification with subsequent polishing and polishing of the wire
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total Length: 275mm.
Weight: 390g.
Sheath: in thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious award at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG Knives

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (prefecture of Fukui), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji Steel products (especially damask) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishes (mostly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact make his accomplishments unique and unmistakable in the panorama of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminate with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: Tsuka-ito (plot typical of Japanese Katana) black cotton
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 340mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: Advanced
Weight: 510g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Painted wood with leather belt loop
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

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: -

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Takeshi Saji - Mikatsuki 180 Black - Handmade Knife

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Black Paracord
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 335mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 358g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Mcusta - Riple knife - MC-0142 - knife

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

Intended use: sporivo / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade: VG-10 59/60HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Blade Production: Japan
Handle material: stainless steel satin and ebony inlay
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 96mm.
Overall length: 166mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 86g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: Cordura
Notes: -

Mcusta - Gentleman Folder Damascus Japan - MC-0052D - knife

Intended Use: Sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade: Stainless steel sanmai with sharp VG-10 to 59/60HRC cheeks and external nickel damascus 33 layers
Blade Production: Japan
Handle material: G10
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 95mm.
Overall length: 167mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 66g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Notes: -

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length : 285mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 420mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 490g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

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: -

Hikari Japan - Higonokami Style Liner Lock knife - HK07 - knife

production: Japanese semi-industrial
Blade: carbon steel D2
Handle material: stainless steel and G10
Lock: Liner lock
Closed Length: 110mm.
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm
Length open: 185mm
Weight: 84g.
Notes: -
Packaging: -

Mcusta - Gentleman Folder Damascus Japan - MCU79D - knife

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Blade: in SanMai steel with VG-10 stainless steel cutting edge at 59 / 60HRC and outer cheeks in 33-layer nickel damask
Production Lama: Japan
Handle: Pakkawood wood
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 95mm.
Total length: 167mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 66g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: fabric bag
Note: -

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami carbon steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: traditional Japanese, ray skin and rattan
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 184mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 100g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forge steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishing (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: black rattan
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 225mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 146g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: wood covered with rattan
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forge steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishing (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 168g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Brown leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

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

Destination of use: sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and artisan finishes
Lama production: Japan
Blade: SanMai steel with sharp stainless steel VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC and external chevron damask with 33 layers nickel
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

Rockstead - About HPC - knife

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

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest honor among the artisan knife makers in Japan, proved to be exceptional in cutting capacity, penetration and sealing wire is at the level of innovation for materials and construction techniques.

Blade: stainless Hitachi YXR7 to 64.8HRC coverage HPC 3micron - Hv1800
Handle material: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400 and skin of Breed
Blade length: 82 mm.
Blade Thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 189 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Lock: Liner Lock 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 102g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number # 1039 - Date of production 31 May 2019

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: traditional Japanese, in stingray leather with silk weaving
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 280mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 248g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Painted wood with cotton sageo
Packaging: Cardboard box and silk sheath
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji - Koinobori - black carp skin - custom Knife

Intended Use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand Forged, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Koinobori (carp) and Tou-Maki (rattan)
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 128g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: craftsmanship
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled steel with cutting edge in VG-10 to 61HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Tou-Maki (Rolled Rattan) and Same-Kawa (Breast Skin)
Blade Length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 255mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 190g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Same-Kawa (breed skin)
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled damper with Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Tou-Maki (Rolled Rattan) and leather
Blade Length: 134mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 250mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 162g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather and Rattan
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji