Tosagata inspired Hocho in CPM-M4 / Walnut SOLD

samuraistuart

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Tosogata in Japan adhere to the old ways of making knives, using the San Mai construction. Many of their knives are offered in Blue steel with an iron jacket. They leave the hammered marks on the iron jacket, believing that the unfinished surface protects the "soul" of the blade. The knife I offer to you is heavily inspired by the Tosagata knives. But instead of Blue steel in San Mai, this "Santoku" style blade is made of a powdered form of M4 tool steel. CPM M-4 steel is highly wear resistant, due to the addition of Vanadium and Tungsten. While certainly not classified as a stainless steel, CPM-M4 does offer a touch more stain resistance than a regular carbon steel. The steel is not only very hard and wear resistant, but tough as well, due to Crucible's particle metallurgy, and is highly rated among the cutting competition competitors. While using it in the kitchen, you'll notice the edge retention is like no other knife you have used. The handle is Turkish Walnut, and is sealed with Danish oil and Tru Oil, and a final few coats of wax. I've incorporated a very slight "D" shape in the handle that feels extremely well in both hands.

Steel: CPM-M4 @ 64RC, cryo treated by Peter's Heat treating
OAL: 10 11/16"
Handle: 5"
Blade: 5 11/16"
Cutting Edge: 5 1/4"
Thickness at handle: 1/8", tapered to point
Handle: Turkish Walnut, "D" pattern

First one to say "It's mine" gets it! SOLD w/shipping anywhere in the lower 48!
Thank you for checking it out!

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S Davenport Knives, San Antonio Texas
Paypal address: samuraistuart@yahoo.com
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Of all of the knives you've posted so far, this is my favorite. In fact, I think this tip is genius, as it gets the hell out of the way. Nice work, bud.
 
I'm with Matt, that's my fav from you so far. I also like the profile. I've been wanting to make me a 6" Nakiri but I may just put a tip like this on there.
 
thank gosh, my pinch-grip finger was starting to itch. could you do something similar, but more kitchen safe materials, say a stainless micarta?
 
Sold to Vayu the Blade Magus!!!!! Thank you so much. I did receive payment and contact info, so the knife will be shipped tomorrow, Saturday.

Vagabond......I can certainly make one exactly like this one in AEB-L and G10 or Micarta. Please let me know if you'd like to commission the piece! I'd love to do another!
 
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