loveless style sub hilt maker info needed

[pike3e]

I recently came across a sub hilt fighter in the loveless design made of ats 34. The owner said it was a japanese maker and the makers mark was Neidoh or something similiar. There was also a picture in the mark of what looked like a carp. Anyone know who this maker may be. The knife looked pretty nice and was for sale.

Thanks

John

 

[SharpByCoop]

Hi John,

Based upon your mark's description the maker you are referring to is the respected Koji Hara from Japan.

His mark includes his name surrounded by a fish (Carp?). He rarely makes large blades nowadays, but he has in the past. Here's his website. That said there is a BIG following of Japanese makers who emulate RWL, so it may be someone else.

Coop

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

I recently came across a sub hilt fighter in the loveless design made of ats 34. The owner said it was a japanese maker and the makers mark was Neidoh or something similiar. There was also a picture in the mark of what looked like a carp. Anyone know who this maker may be. The knife looked pretty nice and was for sale.

Thanks

John

Keidoh Sugihara

mark is "Keidoh" with a stylized carp
Top tier Japanese maker

I would love to see pics

 

[SharpByCoop]

Thanks Anthony, for the correction.

Coop

 

[pike3e]

Keidoh Sugihara

That is the maker. Thanks for the info. I have not had good luck google (ing) pics of his work or potential values. Would anyone have some info about that?

Thanks
John