Kanetsune is a Japanese knife company that makes it's knives in Seki Japan, the home of sword making in Japan. Kanetsune produces knives that are equal in quality, or better than, the best blades made in Japan. They have taken the secrets of Japanese sword making and applied them to the production of amazing knives. The knives made by Kanetsune remain true to 800-years of expert swordmaking in Seki in terms of their delicate feel, aura of dignity, stately presence, and absolute sharpness.     

Many of the knives are made of blue steel, a type of ultra-high carbon steel. Blue steel, which has been used for creating Japanese hunting knives since ancient times, has long-lasting sharpness and is very resistant to corrosion. This knife, the Little Machete, is made of 15-layers of Blue Steel, in a beautiful damascus pattern. The maker's mark is etched into the blade. The handle is wrapped in parachute cord. The knife comes with a wooden sheath for carrying.

BLADE: 5"

OVERALL: 11.20"

WEIGHT: lbs.