{"product_id":"north-mountain-blade-hiroshii-805-vg-10-damascus-steel","title":"North Mountain Blade Utility A Hiroshii Handmade Japanese SKD11 Steel Carbon Fiber Handle","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"182\"\u003eOur authorized cooperation style, handmade, Japanese SKD11 steel, core hardness up to 61HRC, three-layer steel, carbon fiber handle, please note that the handle is hand-thinned, not simply cut from a whole steel plate. Carbon fiber decorated Kydex sheath with leather strap for easy carrying.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"182\"\u003eHiroshi Suzuki – A Japanese Knife Maker Inspired by Bob Loveless\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"272\" data-start=\"254\"\u003eHiroshi Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a master Japanese knife maker with over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e35 years of hands-on experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his refined craftsmanship and precise detailing. His work is heavily influenced by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eBob Loveless\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary American knifemaker who played a pivotal role in shaping the Japanese custom knife scene in the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"\" data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"599\"\u003e🛠 Suzuki’s Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eSuzuki began learning metalwork at a young age in his family's factory in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eSaitama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they made precision nail clippers. This early training laid the technical foundation for his future in knife making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eSince the 1980s, Suzuki has been producing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"895\"\u003ehandcrafted knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eMirror-polished blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eTapered tangs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eDrop point designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eHigh-end materials like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, exotic hardwoods, and stag horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eWhile he crafts a variety of knife types — including hunting knives, tactical knives, and traditional Japanese folding knives — his most iconic works are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003erefined adaptations of Loveless-style designs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Mountain Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40825395445795,"sku":"HiroshiiSuzuki-UtilityA","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/9736\/2020\/files\/0AAA61A8-B5E0-4356-B77B-86920375594E.webp?v=1747323773","url":"https:\/\/goinggear.com\/products\/north-mountain-blade-hiroshii-805-vg-10-damascus-steel","provider":"Going Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}