Kanetsune Kaico-Tou Taschenmesser

This Kanetsune Kaico-Tou KB-509 pocket knife features an AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a wooden (burgundy) handle and stainless steel cap.

This knife is based on one of the successful models that has been around for a quarter of a century. Kanetsune has launched it as a new model called "懐古 KAICO", which means "nostalgic". There used to be many factories that made pocket knives like this in Seki city. These knives are still proudly made in Seki, Japan.

Kanetsune is named after a famous Japanese swordsmith who lived in the Muromachi era around the 14th-15th century. century lived. This skilled craftsman made extremely sharp and durable katana that were respected by many samurai in Japan and abroad. Some of his swords are displayed at the Katana Museum in Seki City. Like the ancient Kanetsune blades, today's Kanetsune knives are made in Seki, Japan, with the aim of producing high quality traditional designs suitable for everyday use. This is achieved by combining traditional Japanese techniques with new ideas and modern technology.

Kanetsune is a brand of Kitasho Co., Ltd., one of the most respected knife manufacturers in Seki, Japan, founded in 1964. Kanetsune continues the legacy of knifemaking in Seki City with its high quality knives.