Hideline with Black Micarta (OU-31)

Product Description for Hideline with Black Micarta (OU-31)

Maker: Kikuo Matsuda (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 105297
Blade length: 3.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.60 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 5.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.8 oz.
Blade: Hamaguri-ba OU-31 stain resistant steel with a non-reflective disruptive acid finish
Handle: Sculpted canvas Micarta set on a full tang
Sheath: Kydex sheath with DOTS belt clip
Description: Renowned Japanese knifemaker Kikuo Matsuda has been grinding blades for over 40 years and is a 5th generation knife grinder. His unique, dramatic grinds are well known throughout the knife industry. Kikuo joined his father's knife grinding studio at 15 years old and learned grinding techniques from his father. Over the decades, Kikuo's skill at the grinder has become legendary.
The Hideline is a perfect daily carry companion. The compact blade is easy to carry and the sculpted handle makes the knife easy to draw quickly from a concealed carry position.
The OU-31 stain resistant tool steel blade will have exceptional edge holding. OU-31 is a Japanese PM (powdered metallurgical) steel with micro fine crystalline structure that embodies many of the best attributes needed for knives. The steel is hardened to 64 Hrc (very hard!) and has more than 3 times the toughness of D2. It features Kiku's high performance Hamaguri-ba (convex) grind along with his non-reflective disruptive acid finish. A long swedge travels along the spine.
Hand contoured black canvas Micarta scales are set on the full tang using torx screws. A lanyard can be added to the back of the knife If desired.
An all-around excellent choice as a utility knife/EDC for extended adventures into unknown territory!
Accompanied by a Kydex sheath.


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