Kikuo Matsuda

[LongWire]

Was wondering if anyone here had any of his stuff. Its all looks Very Nice!!!!

http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/KikuoMatsudaKnife.html

[Bill Harsey]

I'd like to sit and watch him grind blades on the flat disc.

Great looking knives too.

[AF Doc]

I'd like to sit and watch him grind blades on the flat disc.



I had the same thought.

I suppose the acuity of the interior grind lines must be a function of the radius of the grind wheel. But I too would love to watch him use a flat wheel to create those shapes. Very impressive.

[Air.177]

a friend of mine has got a couple of His knives, they are badass.

Blake

[mcarey]

For those in the Bragg Area, some of his knives are available to see / purchase in person at Grey Group Pro Shop on Reilly Rd. They are quite nice.

[EasEWryder]

I have had a few pieces over the years, been to his shop in Seki City, and am honored to call him friend, but despite all that, his knives still hold a continual fascination for me. His "Hamiguri ba" (sp?) or convex edge, as it is commonly known here in the states, adds an amazing amount of strength to the edges of the models that feature them. I have never seen such sharp edges on such thick stock. Simply awesome knives that have a lot built in to them. they cut well, and have very impressive edge retention. I do not know anything about his heat treating process, but have not had any problems with edge chipping, rolling, or pre-mature dulling.

His favorite steel to work with is OU31, which I also do not know much about other than it being a high carbon steel from Japan, and it being really expensive.

Bill, he is an awesome host, and a good friend. If you'll be at SHOT, and have not formally met him yet, I would be more than happy to introduce you. It would be pretty cool to see two of the best havin' a meetin' of the minds. :D

Mike :)

[The Reaper]

Mike:

How about introducing yourself in the proper place and filling in your profile before posting again.

This is something we ask everyone to do here.

TR