{"product_id":"north-mountain-blade-hiroshii-suzuki-8-75-vg-10-damascus","title":"North Mountain Blade Bear Hunt Hiroshii Suzuki Handmade Japanese SKD11 Steel Carbon Fiber Handle","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"252\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"252\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Suzuki – A Japanese Knife Maker Inspired by Bob Loveless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"592\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eHiroshi Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a master Japanese knife maker with over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"351\"\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-start=\"446\" data-end=\"462\"\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 data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"628\" class=\"\"\u003e🛠 Suzuki’s Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"850\" class=\"\"\u003eSuzuki began learning metalwork at a young age in his family's factory in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"726\"\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 data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"928\" class=\"\"\u003eSince the 1980s, Suzuki has been producing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"917\"\u003ehandcrafted knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"957\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"957\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eMirror-polished blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"977\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"977\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eTapered tangs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1002\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1002\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eDrop point designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1091\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1091\" class=\"\"\u003eHigh-end materials like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, exotic hardwoods, and stag horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1297\" class=\"\"\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-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003erefined adaptations of Loveless-style designs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Mountain Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40825383976995,"sku":"HiroshiiSuzuki-BearHunt","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/9736\/2020\/files\/A834A5B3-2970-47D1-A119-44F15EB1B24D.webp?v=1747323192","url":"https:\/\/goinggear.com\/products\/north-mountain-blade-hiroshii-suzuki-8-75-vg-10-damascus","provider":"Going Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}