Basara (Extra Large Police) with Black G-10 (OU-31)

Product Description for Basara (Extra Large Police) with Black G-10 (OU-31)

Maker: Kikuo Matsuda (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107014
Blade length: 8.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.20 in.
Total length: 13.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.26 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.25 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.25 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 21.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 24 oz.
Blade: Hamaguri-ba OU-31 stain resistant tool steel with a non-reflective disruptive acid finish
Handle: Hand contoured black G-10 set on a full tang
Sheath: Sunloid KD 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. His father ran a small workshop in Seki, grinding blades for production knife makers. Kikuo joined his father's business at the age of 15 and learned the grinding technique from his father. Over the years Kikuo's skill at the grinder has become legendary. He is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, hiking, and travel.
Kikuo designed Basara to be the big brother of his extremely popular Police (SWAT) models. When customers clamored for a larger version that can be heavily used in the field, the Basara was born. The blade is Kikuo’s personal favorite, OU-31 stain resistant tool steel, and features his hamaguri-ba (convex) grind and a false edge along the top. The OU-31 semi-stainless 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.
Handle scales are black G-10, hand sculpted for traction and comfort while carrying and using. Expertly placed jimping on the spine and at the pommel provides a perfect range of grips, secure even when wearing gloves. A reliable companion to depend on in any serious adventure!
This knife is accompanied by a custom Sunloid KD acrylic-pvc sheath. A DOTS belt clip makes it easy to keep this knife close at hand.
Exceptional work throughout!


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