This KT-407 is a nostalgic slip joint craft knife. The blade is a kind of drop point shape which is engraved a bamboo illustration. And the blade is “割込 WARIKOMI”, a kind of clad blade which has SK-4 high carbon steel core. And the handle material is a plywood with a classical brass bolster.
“電工ナイフ DENKO-knife” is a kind of slip joint knives for Electricians in Japan. The shape remains unchanged since 100 years ago, and it is still manufactured now. It is not clear about history of them. Indeed, it is still seen at electric work site now. On the other hand, it is used for outdoor recreation by young generation who captivated its nostalgic style. It cannot be stated light and sophisticated construction, but the attraction for the knife is that it has a sturdy body and can be used hard using the weight. Proudly made in SEKI, Japan.
MODEL#
KT-407
JAN CODE (UPC)
4956856424070
SERIES
電工ナイフ DENKO-Knives series
MODEL NAME
電工ナイフ DENKO-Knife KT-407
OVERALL LENGTH
195mm/7.68”
BLADE LENGTH
70mm/2.76”
BLADE THICKNESS
about 4mm
BLADE STEEL
SK-4 core (割込 WARIKOMI)
BLADE TYPE
drop point
HANDLE MATERIAL
Plywood w/brass bolster
WEIGHT
140g/4.94oz.
SHEATH
(none)
ORIGIN
Japan