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Reverse Collaboration is where a manufacturer works closely with a custom maker to
produce a limited number of knives in the style of the manufacturer. This will provide a set of
guaranteed orders for the custom maker while also elevating his stature in the cutlery world.
The manufacturer also gains stature by working with the custom maker and can sell knives to
markets and buyers that would not normally buy that makers products.
Kiku
When SOG inspiration meets master craftsmanship, true works of art are born. Introducing
the SOG Kikus, collaborations with custom knife maker Kikuo Matsuda. Kiku is considered to
be the finest hand grinder in the world. Over his lifetime he has developed techniques that are
simply unparalleled. He is able to combine flat, hollow, and convex (Hamaguri) grinds that all
interact seamlessly. He does it by altering his finger pressure and listening to the sound of the
grinder without actually seeing the blade. His works are in the some of the finest collections
in the world. This collection features mirror polished blades with double bevel grinds, green
canvas micarta handles, and OU-31 steel. OU-31 is a micro fine steel that features high hardness
Rc. 64 and is 3 times tougher than D2. Only a few serialized pieces will be created as the master
Kiku must grind each himself. All will come with a custom leather sheath, presentation box, and
certificate of authenticity.
KU-01 - Bowie knife with dual bevels and signature acid etched texture
KU-02 - Tanto with dual bevels and signature acid etched texture
KU-03 - Dagger with 4 double grinds, convex edges (Hamaguri) and blackened traditional
samurai guard (Katana Tsuba)
KU-01
KU-02
KU-03
Bowie
Length: 12.25”
Blade: 7.5” x .16”
Weight: 21 oz.
Tanto
Length: 14”
Blade: 8.25” x .16”
Weight: 19.8 oz.
Dagger
Length: 13.75”
Blade: 8.6” x .310”
Weight: 16 oz.
Steel: OU-31
Rc. 64
Edge: Straight
Handle: Canvas Micarta
Finish: Polished
Comes With: Leather Sheath and
Presentation Box