This Kanetsune Kaico-Tou KB-509 pocket knife features an AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a wooden handle (wine red) 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 released it as a new model called "懐古 KAICO", which means "nostalgic". There used to be many factories that made pocket knives like this one in the city of Seki. These knives are still proudly made in Seki, Japan.
Kanetsune is named after a famous Japanese swordsmith who lived in the Muromachi period around the 14th-15th century. This skilled craftsman produced extremely sharp and durable katana that were respected by many samurai in Japan and abroad. Some of his swords are displayed in the Katana Museum in Seki City. Like the ancient Kanetsune blades, today's Kanetsune knives are made in Seki, Japan, with the goal 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.
Total length: 18 cm
Blade length: 7 cm
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 100 gr.
Blade steel: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Handle: Plywood with brass bolt
Special feature: delivered in wooden box, without sheath/clip