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Shosui Takeda Blacksmith
Fort Henry Custom Knives is proud to be a direct Dealer with Shosui Takeda.
Direct from the Maker from the NYCKS 2011
I have admired Shosui Takedas knives for many years. The Takeda Smithy was founded in 1920 and moved to Niimi in 1951. They produce hand-forged blades and tools such as kitchen knives, hunting knives, hoes, hatchets, etc. A third generation master blacksmith, Shosui Takeda specializes in hand forging blades from the highest quality carbon steel, Aogami Super Steel (AS), which has added Vanadium. The blades are marked with "AS" and Takeda's Signature, all forged entirely by hand, as it has been done for generations. Each blade holds its edge extraordinarily well and resharpens easily.
This is an absolutely beautiful Gentlemans knife.
Master Takeda hand forged the Aogami Super Steel blade and left the Forge scale on in the Kuro-uchi style finish.
Takeda passed his blade to well know Folder Maker Kensei Matsuno who completed the hand work required to create the handle, Frame and lock, this is the way that Japanese Swords and knives have been made for centuries.
Opened using the RH Thumbstud, this knife has extremely smooth action, the Stag has been contoured to match the thumb relief area. Excellent early, very secure lock up.
Takeda's small script Signature is hand stamped into every blade along with the AS for Aogami Super Steel designation. The Hamon is clearly visible and the blade hand sharpened on increasing grits of natural Japanese Waterstones by Takeda to a laser sharp edge.
This knife will appeal to anyone who values true hand made tools with a rich history.
An incredible value for a smooth, beautiful Gentlemans pocket knife of this quality.
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Lay-a-way Policy
I offer Lay-a-way with no interest on all knives with a selling price greater than one hundred ($100) dollars. The knife will be held for up to ninety (90) days. Twenty five percent (25%) of the total cost is due within seven (7) days of the agreement to purchase. Thereafter, at least twenty five percent (25%) is due each thirty (30) days with the balance due before ninety days has elapsed. The customer is responsible for keeping track of the lay-a-way time elapsed. *If at any time during the lay-a-way process a customer decides not to complete the purchase, or misses a payment his/her money already received will be refunded minus a Restocking fee of fifteen percent (15%) of the Total cost of the purchase and the knives will be placed back up for sale. Refunds will be made by Check.
On Hold
Once a customer has stated either via phone or email that they intend to purchase a knife, I place that knife"ON HOLD" by indicated "Sale Pending" in the price area of the description. Payment must be received within seven (7) days. If payment is not received within seven days and the customer has not requested to use Lay-a-way the knife will be placed back up for sale.
If you have any questions or concerns with these polices please discuss these with me before agreeing to purchase a knife.
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