Koji Hara 200 Custom

Koji Hara 200 Custom

Koji Hara 200 Custom knife is a finely crafted piece that exemplifies his expertise and artistic vision. Here is a detailed summary of its features and the maker's background:

Features of the 200 Custom Knife

• Blade: Mirror polished, 9.5 cm in length.
• Construction: Full tapered tang, providing an overall length of 21 cm.
• Handle: Nickel silver guard, cocobolo wood scales with brass pins and a lanyard hole.
• Sheath: Comes with a brown leather sheath marked "HARA" on the back.
• Condition: Excellent.
• Edition: Signed Limited Edition (#053).

About Koji Hara

• Background:
  • Born in 1949 in Imari City, Japan.
  • Started making knives in 1988, initially inspired by Bob Loveless designs.
• Career Development:
  • Held his first one-man knife show in 1991 in Seki City, Japan.
  • Became a Probationary Member of the American Knifemakers Guild in 1994, and a Voting Member in 1997.
  • Attends numerous knife shows annually in Japan, the United States, and Europe.
  • Known for holding one-man shows in smaller Japanese communities to broaden the reach of custom knives.
• Awards:
  • Has won multiple awards for his innovative folder designs, including "Best in Show" and "Most Innovative" at international knife shows.
• Materials and Techniques:
  • Primarily uses Cowry-Y powdered stainless steel, known for its excellent cutting edge and high mirror finish.
  • Also works with ATS-34, D-2, 440C, and other steels based on customer preferences.
  • Prefers stock removal method for making blades.
  • Renowned for his "Air-Step" design, where he carves handle material into a terraced landscape, primarily in his folder knives.

Koji Hara's knives are a testament to his dedication to craftsmanship and innovation, making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

This is a Pre-owned knife from a private collection - new to the market - No signs of use or sharpening, some storage marks and tarnishing are evident - the photos form part of the detailed description, please examine them carefully.