Columbia River Knives: Koji Hara Japanese Knife 1070

Ichi means "one" in Japanese. Bet you didn't know that (we didn't either, don't worry). We also bet you didn't know that you can get all the features and craftsmanship found in internationally known Japanese knifemaker Koji Hara designs from Columbia River at a very affordable price. Well, pay up, because you can, with the Columbia River 1070 Koji Hara Ichi Award-Winning Japanese Knife!

This small, personal knife is full of features that make it truly functional for a variety of work tasks. For rigidity and strength, Columbia River starts with their InterFrame open build with two 420J2 stainless steel liners. They created layered injection-molded scales of Kraton and Zytel, the latter with Koji's Air Step design (the carving of the handle material into a classic terraced landscape).

The handle tapers into a modified drop point pen blade with a high-hollow grind made of high-carbon stainless steel. The ambidextrous thumb disk gives you easy one-hand opening and the OutBurst assisted opening mechanism instantly springs the blade full open after 30 degrees. With adjustable bronze and Teflon bearings at the blade pivot you'll get smooth, fast action.

This version features a bead-blast blade, frame and clip with gray Zytel scale inserts and black fasteners. It has removable stainless steel clips for easy carrying. Put it all together and the Columbia River 1070 is a small, functional knife that fits the hand nicely with a good grip and versatile performance.

Stylish and functional-what else can you ask for from a knife? Pick up the Columbia River 1070 Koji Hara Ichi Award-Winning Japanese Knife and get an affordable example of Hara's premier Japanese craftsmanship. This is the "ichi!"

Make/Model: CRKT Koji Hara Ichi, Black
Blade Material: 420J2 Stainless
Length/Style: 2.5" Modified Drop Point, Black TiNi Finish
Handle Material: Layered Zytel and Kraton
Closed Length: 3.25"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip