This knife was made for the kind of person who respects both form and function. The blade is forged from 80CrV2 steel and heat-treated using a hamon technique — that’s what gives it the soft shimmer between light and dark steel. That line isn’t decoration; it’s the mark of controlled heat and patience, creating a flexible spine and a hard edge that holds true when it matters most.
The handle is a piece of art in itself — stabilized maple paired with deep-green epoxy resin, shaped smooth and finished by hand. A nickel bolster anchors the blade, while red liners give the whole piece quiet energy. Filework on the back of the blade adds texture, and a deer-head mosaic pin ties it together. It’s the kind of knife that feels alive in the hand, solid but comfortable, ready for work or to be admired on the shelf.
Specifications
- Blade: 80CrV2 steel with visible hamon line
- Blade Length: Approx. 4.5″ (7″ overall)
- Tang: Hidden
- Handle: Maple wood with green epoxy resin inlay
- Bolster: Nickel
- Filework: Custom along spine
- Pin: Deer-head mosaic
- Sheath: Custom made upon request
Maker’s Note
“The hamon line shows where the steel was hardened and where it was left to breathe. That’s what gives it its strength — and a bit of soul, too.”
— Jeff, Bladesmith
