Mr. Itou ITH-170A “Treasure Hunter Series” Custom R2 Damascus 5″ Drop-point Hunter, Hybrid Handle

Description 

Hottest Custom Knife Maker Mr. Itou produces his original custom Damascus blade using special powdered steel R-2 in Rockwell hardness of HR.62

We had so many good words from the users for the extremely sharp cutting and edge retention ability. The secret of this is the finest powdered steel R-2 blade and the repeated hammer forging process. 

Another secret is he uses a large water stone wheel in slow rotating to grind his blades, unlike the normal belt sander grinding. This will prevent over-heating the blade to ruin the proper hardness and its chemical characters.

Mr. Itou also sticks to rare and unique natural materials for the handles, sourced from all over the world. Each of his knives comes with hand contoured unique custom handle, that enhances and matches with blade in well balance.

Mr. Itou is now 83 years old, and is slowing down his work for his age. We have recently received some knives collected from his production  during 2023 – 2024. In celebration of the Year 2025 and in honor of Mr. Itou’s health and passion, we are pleased to announce a Limited Countdown Special Sale on Mr. Itou’s Custom Knife Collections. You have a chance to obtain his Craftsmanship at 10% discount prices.

He just came up new “Treasure Hunter Series”, that is a very special set of limited edition knives, even amongst Mr. Itou’s existing vast collection of unique, high-end custom knives. Mr. Itou has carefully selected some especially distinctive and premium materials for his “Treasure Hunter Series”!

Each one of Mr. Itou’s knives is an unique ‘one-off’, or ‘one-of-a-kind’ knife, that is 100% custom handmade and hammer forged.

ITH-170A “Treasure Hunter Series” Drop-point Hunter features 5″ Drop point R2 powdered steel core forge layered Damascus blade, 4-1/2″  Hand contoured Hybrid handle of White Resin/Maple Burl wood or Black Resin/Maple Burl wood with Nickel silver Hilt and pins. Full tapered tang with stainless tubular lanyard hole on end, Comes with hand fitted Leather sheath with belt loop.

ITH-170A  5″ blade with Black Resin/Maple Burl wood handle. 130mm blade in 3.3m thick, 250mm overall, weight 180g

Specification
Knife Model: Mr. Itou  ITH-170A  5″ Drop-point Hunter, Hybrid Handle
Blade Material: R-2 Powdered steel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc):  HRC62
Handle Material:  Hybrid handle of Resin/Maple Burl wood with Nickel silver Hilt and pins, tubular lanyard hole on end.
Leather Sheath: Included.
Overall Length: 250mm
Blade Length: 130mm
Blade Thickness: 3.0m
Weight: 180g