Description
HIROAKI OHTA
Hiroaki Ohta has been hand crafting knives since 1989 and began making Full Time in 1998. His folding knives are prized the world over for their precision and beauty. Hiroaki Ohta’s knives have been featured in the KNIVES Annuals and appeared in BLADE magazine last year.
Fort Henry Custom Knives is proud to be a direct Dealer for Hiroaki Ohta hand made knives
~ Direct from the Maker from the March ECCKS 2014 ~
This is a tough Full Sized Modified Drop Point from Hiroaki. I purchased a Medium sized of this model from Hiroaki in early 2012 and once I placed it on my belt it just would not come off!
This is a Special Hidden Tang version that I ordered in Full Size and just picked up from Hiroaki at the last Show. The Hidden Tang extends approx 7/8’s of the way ~ almost to the end of the handle.
Hiroaki hand ground the 1/8″ Thick ATS-34 Stainless blade with a perfect Full Height Hollow Grind, this knife will be a superior Cutter that still retains its lateral strength. Hiroaki’s expert Heat Treat that leaves the blade at 61 Rc.
Hiroaki chose some gorgeous, Stabilized Desert Ironwood Wood for the handle, it has Amazing Grain and color. The handle has unique, Hand Filling contours, the Guard is tough Black Micarta.
Hiroaki makes the handles of his knives with the ultimate comfort in mind. His knives are super examples of Form & Function – no hand fatigue, no hot spots, superb steel.
Hiroaki makes his own thick Leather Sheaths, Hand Stitched. On this one he has added a new feature ~ a Full Kydex Liner.
The knife is a perfect fit and you can hear the Knife “lock” into place due to the Kydex Liner, this knife will not even fall out if you turn the sheath upside down and shake it!
Hiroaki even makes his own Wooden Keeper Lanyard Beads!
If you long for an upscale EDC with Amazing Cutting ability and be extremely comfortable to use then look no further.
I have two of these so the Ironwood Grain may vary slightly from the pictures.
You will not find a better value on a Personal sized Custom Fixed Blade!