Overview Care Instructions Return Policy

Description:
This is a versatile craft knife designed for a wide range of uses, including woodworking, camping, and crafting. The blade is crafted from laminated Aogami #2 steel (also known as Blue Steel), a high-carbon steel known for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention. The blade features a tsuchime (hammered) finish, which not only adds a unique handcrafted appearance but also helps reduce friction during cutting by minimizing surface contact.

The knife has a single-bevel edge—sharpened only on one side—which results in a thinner and more precise cutting edge than a double-beveled blade. The single bevel makes this knife perfect for right-handed individuals. This design is especially useful for making extremely fine, detailed cuts. For safety and stability during use, the blade locks securely into place when fully opened.

Measurements:
Total length: 9.5"
Blade length: 4.75"
Blade width: 1"

History:
Founded in 1953 under the name Ikeuchi Kogatana, Ikeuchi Hamono has been handcrafting high-quality Japanese knives for over 70 years. In 1996, the company adopted its current name but remained true to its roots—continuing the legacy of making traditional kogatana (small utility knives) with precision and care.

Ikeuchi Hamono combines time-honored craftsmanship with modern techniques to create blades that are trusted by professional artisans in Japan and around the world. Each knife is carefully crafted for superior sharpness, durability, and lasting performance.

Creating Ikeuchi’s top-tier knives involves over 70 individual steps, from forging and welding to the final hand-finishing and packaging in elegant presentation boxes. Each blade is unique—just like a fingerprint—reflecting the care and expertise of the artisan behind it.

Today, Ikeuchi Hamono knives are especially popular among woodworkers, craft enthusiasts, and campers both in Japan and abroad. The company remains deeply committed to customer satisfaction and continues to produce high-quality blades rooted in traditional Japanese techniques.

Materials:
Blade: Tempered high carbon steel 
Handle: Wood

Care Instructions:
Wipe clean, and keep oilded with mineral oil

Returns must be made within 2 weeks in original, unused condition with all packaging for either 1. Store credit for the full amount or 2. Refund - minus a 20% restocking fee. Tortoise does not cover the cost of return shipping or the cost of re-shipping an exchange, and the cost of shipping for returns and exchanges is the responsibility of the customer.

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