This knife is one of successful models for a quarter of century.
We Kanetsune have upgraded it and have launched as a new model.
The word “懐古 KAICO” means nostalgic in English.
Formerly there were many factories which had been manufacturing pocket knives like this in Seki city, but now not many.
Actually times may change, but we are proud to work with craftmen who know good old days. This knives are proudly made in Seki city, Japan.
MODEL#
KB-509
JAN CODE (UPC)
4956856715093
MODEL NAME
懐古刀 Kaico-Tou
OVERALL LENGTH
180mm (7.1")
BLADE LENGTH
70mm (2.8")
BLADE THICKNESS
3mm
BLADE STEEL
AUS-8 stainless steel (mono layer)
HRC
56-58
BLADE TYPE
Drop point
HANDLE MATERIAL
Plywood (wine color) w/stainless bolster
WEIGHT
100g (3.53oz.)
SHEATH
None (comes in wooden box)
ORIGIN
Japan
Kitasho Co., Ltd. was established in Seki City, Japan in 1964. Going back to the past, our ancestors were carrying on making cutlery and wholesaling since 1930. Seki city is located in the middle of Japan, where has been called “The City of Cutlery” in Japan and also overseas.
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