Red Orca Ken-Nata> Outdoor Knives

Yoshihiko Akimoto Is A Third-Generation Knifesmith In Seki/Japan. The Family-Owned Business Red Orca Was Founded By His Grandfather Yoshiharu Akimoto (Born 1896), And Has Since Then Fabricated Forged Blades For Various Applications. The Ken-Nata Is Intended As A Universal Tool For Outdoor Use And Functions Equally Well As A Small Machete And As A Larger Camp Or Hunting Knife. A Core Is Formed By Forging Together Classic Japanese Shirogami-2 Steel (White Paper Steel, Not Stainless) With Softer Side Layers, Thus Giving The Blade Flexibility And Durability In Spite Of Its High Hardness. The Blade On The Ken-Nata Is Given A Bellied Grind Down To Zero Without A Distinct Cutting Edge, Thus Combining Excellent Sharpness With Durability. The Handle And Sheath Are Traditionally Fabricated From Wood. Whereas The Handle Wrap Is Secured With Resin, The Sheath Has A Removable Leather Belt Loop. The Ken-Nata Is Therefore By No Means A True Vitrine Or Collector’S Item, But Instead Represents A Premium Utility Knife That Vividly Embodies The Century-Old Japanese Forging Craft In A Modern Day Rendition.