A knife by Ryuichi Kawamura, one of Japan’s leading custom knifemakers. He began making knives in 1994 and has been working professionally since 2002. A veteran maker with awards not only in Japan but also at overseas knife shows. Mr. Kawamura advocates “Slow made,” and says he can produce only about four knives per month—around 40–50 per year. The careful workmanship gives his pieces an outstanding sense of quality. Most of his work is sold overseas, making this a rare opportunity to obtain one of his knives. “Gunstock” is a knife with a handle shape modeled after a gun stock (the wooden handle/stock of a firearm). A pearl-handled piece has been completed for the first time in a while. It features a thick, high-quality, luxurious mother-of-pearl handle, an exquisite tail-lock action, and a delicate hairline finish on the blade. Precisely because it is a simple knife with no ornamentation, there can be no compromise in materials or finishing details—this is a superb piece. It truly showcases the best of Mr. Kawamura’s work. **Specifications** - Overall length: 170 mm - Closed length: 97 mm (3 13/16") - Blade length: 76 mm (3") - Weight: 84 g - Blade material: ATS-34 stainless steel - Handle material: Mother of Pearl - Bolsters: Stainless steel *Note: Because the handle is made from natural material, patterns vary from piece to piece. Thank you for your understanding.* **【Please be sure to read and confirm the following before ordering】** - This is a **made-to-order** product. After you place an order, production will be arranged only after we receive a deposit of **at least half** of the item price. The remaining balance must be paid **before shipment** or **cash on delivery**. If paying by card, the system requires full payment at the time of ordering. - After ordering, you will be asked to confirm the delivery schedule; once you agree, the order is finalized. - The delivery date is an estimate and may be delayed due to various circumstances. - Because this is made-to-order, **cancellation is not possible after the order is finalized**. - If production becomes impossible due to circumstances on the custom maker’s side, the order will be canceled and a **full refund** will be issued. - For made-to-order knives, the listed price is the price from the previous production run; the price may change at the time of ordering. If it changes, we will contact you in advance—please review the updated price and consider again.