Mr. Yoshimi Kotoh is a custom knife maker from Kyushu Island, Japan. He has over 40 years of knife making experience and is an early member of the JKG (Japanese Knife Guild). Mr Kotoh has recently retired from the Japanese Defence Force, and can now put his full efforts into knife production. As each item is hand crafted, variations in wood, horn colour and design are normal and are not considered flaws. The handles may be lighter or darker than illustrated.
Kotoh friction folders are handcrafted by Mr. Yoshimi Kotoh. Combining precision, durability, and quality, the Kotoh Higo Style Folding Knife is custom tool designed to last. Small, delicate and extraordinarily beautiful folding friction knife from Kotoh, with hawaiian koa handle, a 2.325" blade of VG-10 steel and leather pouch. Specifications:
Kotoh friction folders are handcrafted by Mr. Yoshimi Kotoh. Combining precision, durability, and quality, the Kotoh Higo Style Folding Knife is custom tool designed to last. Small, delicate and extraordinarily beautiful folding friction knife from Kotoh, with hawaiian koa handle, a 2.325" blade of VG-10 steel and leather pouch. Specifications:
- Model: Kotoh-D Higo Friction Folder
- Overall Length: 5.625"
- Blade length: 2.325"
- Cutting Edge: 2.125"
- Blade Material: VG-10
- Blade Finish: Satin w/ Hamon Line
- Blade Style: Wharncliffe
- Handle Material: Hawaiian Koa
- Handle Color: Wood
- Handle Length: 3.3"
- Pouch: Leather
- County of Origin: Japan
