- Yanagi
- Carbon steel (CAUTION: MOISTURE AND ACID CAUSES RUST AND DISCOLORATION)
- Blue Steel #2
- Hongasumi
- Magnolia Wooden Cover Included
- Single-sided Bevel
- Magnolia Wood Handle
- Water Buffalo Horn (Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary)
- HRC: 62
- Made in Japan
Item No: KV-HSU-HAYA-300-JKO
The Hayate is a special line created exclusively by Master Blacksmith Itsuo Doi for the Knife System Company. Master Doi forged his top of the line knives by joining a large blue carbon steel #2 billet with the soft iron body at the lowest temperature possible. The technique is incredibly difficult and is practiced by only the most highly skilled craftsmen in Japan. This remarkable method results in the Hayate’s superior blade strength and edge life. Master Doi took up the mantle of his father, Master Kejiro Doi, when he retired in 2013.The new Hayate line continued by master Itsuo Doi will not have serial numbers and will be engraved “itsu” in kanji on the front of the blade. Each knife is elegantly adorned with an ebony wood handle and presented in a wooden box.
Please read before pre-ordering:
- Free Shipping within Canada on order over $500 before tax
- Price includes import charges and duties into Canada
- Delivery in 7-10 business days after order confirmation
- 100% deposit is required up front
- 20% restocking fee applies if the order is cancelled before shipping
- Order is non-refundable once the knife has been shipped from Japan