Takayuki Shibata X Takumi Ikeda Sasquatch

This heavy, curved kitchen knife is by far the most sophisticated tool used by Sasquatch. While they vary considerably, Sasquatch knives are characterized by a fairly straight spine, a dramatic curved edge, and an exceptionally thick, heavy blade. They’re usually handled with a simple piece of wood, giving them a significant forward balance. The most confounding aspect of the Sasquatch knife is that, when tested in a lab, they almost always seem to be forged from high-end Japanese knife steels such as SLD and stainless-clad aogami super.

Despite their unusual design, these blades excel at butchering animals caught by the Sasquatch, chopping roots and vegetables, and even crushing aromatic ingredients. As a peaceful species, it’s unlikely that these blades are ever used for violent means. Sasquatch knives are almost as rare as the sighting of the elusive sasquatch itself, but they do occasionally make their way into the hands of humans. When they do end up on the open market, they’re almost always snatched up by avid knife collectors and sasquatch advocates as they are outstanding examples of the rich Sasquatch culture. I have a couple in my personal collection, and I urge you to grab one as you likely won’t get the chance again. 

Shape	Boning
Blade Height	68.7 mm
Blade Thickness Above Heel	4.9 mm
Weight	263 g
Steel Type	Aogami Super (Blue Carbon Steel) with Stainless Steel Cladding Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
Rockwell Hardness	63 - 64
Blacksmith	Takumi Ikeda
Sharpener	Takayuki Shibata
Edge/Bevel	Double (50/50)
Handle	Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Rosewood Blonde Pakkawood Collar
Brand	Shibata Tinker

A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.