KAKURI Folding Outdoor Knife WK-3 White Steel No.2 Blade 65 mm Made in Tsubame-Sanjo Japan
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SUMMARY
A pocket-sized outdoor knife, hand-forged one by one in Tsubame-Sanjo.
Made in Niigata's Tsubame-Sanjo region, Japan's city of metalworking, the KAKURI WK-3 is a compact folding outdoor knife. Its hand-forged White Steel No.2 (Shirogami No.2) blade delivers outstanding sharpness, while the walnut handle grows more beautiful the longer you use it. Folded to just 140 mm, it slips easily into a pocket and is ready for camping, bushcraft and everyday outdoor tasks.
Why Choose the KAKURI WK-3?
Choose the WK-3 if you want one knife to rely on outdoors for years. The carbon-steel cutting edge takes a keen edge and is easy to resharpen, the folding design keeps it compact and always within reach, and the natural wood handle turns years of use into your own one-of-a-kind companion. A confident first outdoor knife and a satisfying upgrade for seasoned campers alike.
FEATURES
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Hand-Forged by a Veteran Bladesmith
Every blade is forged one at a time at Masuda Kiridashi Factory in Sanjo, Niigata, a workshop led by a Niigata-certified traditional craftsman with around 50 years of experience hand-crafting kiridashi knives for woodworkers. A blade forged by hand through many steps keeps its sharpness longer than a conventionally made blade.
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White Steel No.2 (Shirogami No.2) Cutting Steel
The cutting edge uses White Steel No.2, a high-quality Japanese carbon blade steel from Yasugi, Shimane, a region with a long heritage as a source of steel for Japanese swords. It combines hardness for clean, effortless cutting with toughness that resists chipping, and it responds well to sharpening for easy maintenance.
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Walnut Handle That Ages with You
The handle is shaped from walnut by Tsubofuji, a Sanjo woodcraft maker that has worked with wood since 1916. Walnut has a calm grain, and as its tannins oxidize from exposure to sunlight, the wood slowly deepens from a reddish brown to a lighter, yellow-tinged brown, a beautiful aging process. The surface also turns smooth and lustrous in your hand, so the knife gains character the more you carry it.
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Compact Folding Design
The blade folds into the handle, giving a pocket-friendly 140 mm closed length and a light 52 g carry. Unlike a large belt knife, it is always within reach and quick to put to work.
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Made for Outdoor Tasks
The thin, keen 65 mm blade slides into wood with little force, making feather sticks for fire starting a pleasure, and it handles campsite cooking prep such as vegetables and meat just as smoothly.
ABOUT KAKURI
KAKURI is an outdoor brand born from the carpentry tools of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata. It is planned and developed by KAKURI Corporation (Kakuri Sangyo), a Sanjo-based tool company founded in 1946 and incorporated in 1953. From its original carpentry tool sets to school craft tools and DIY hand tools, the company has spent decades developing high-quality, easy-to-use tools together with partner workshops across the region, drawing on the craftsmanship that has long supported professional carpenters.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade Length | 65 mm |
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| Size (Open) | 195 × 24 × 17 mm |
| Size (Folded) | 140 × 24 × 17 mm |
| Weight | 52 g |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel / White Steel No.2 (Shirogami No.2) carbon blade steel |
| Handle Material | Walnut |
| Hardware | Stainless steel screws |
| Included | 1 knife (case not included) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
CARE
The White Steel No.2 cutting edge is a carbon steel and can rust if left wet. Wipe the blade clean and dry it after use, and apply a light coat of oil before long-term storage.