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Kanetsune Seki Reazen-Tou Camp Knife

Kanetsune Seki Reazen-Tou Camp Knife

$239.00 USD
$239.00 USD
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Designed for the rugged demands of outdoor life, the Kanetsune Seki Reazen-Tou Camp Knife brings power and precision together in a striking, traditional form. Inspired by the functional strength of classic machetes, its distinctive squared blade shape excels at clearing brush, heavy chopping, splitting wood, and batoning—making it an indispensable tool for camping, hiking, and backcountry adventures.

The blade is forged from a mono-layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, known for its excellent balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Finished with a tsuchime (hammered) texture, the darkened blade surface not only enhances its rustic beauty but also helps reduce friction during cutting. With a substantial thickness of 6mm, the blade is engineered to withstand hard impacts, while the intentional bump near the tip acts as a safeguard when striking the ground by mistake.

The full tang construction ensures stability and strength, while the contoured plywood handle provides a comfortable, secure grip that supports both fine control and heavy swings. A brass lanyard hole adds further utility for tethering or carrying.

The knife comes with a high-quality leather sheath that safely protects the blade. Featuring a belt loop and a practical D-ring attachment, the sheath offers versatile carrying options to keep the knife easily accessible during outdoor activities.

Crafted in Seki City, Japan—a place renowned for its blade-making heritage—the Reazen-Tou Camp Knife is built for those who expect reliability, durability, and timeless craftsmanship in the field.

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the cautions provided in the Care & Use section.

Detail

Length: 33.5cm / 13.2in
Blade length: 15cm / 5.9in
Blade thickness: 0.6cm
Blade steel: AUS-8 stainless steel (mono layer)
HRC: 56–58
Blade type: Wari-Nata (square machete)
Handle material: Plywood
Weight: 630g / 22.2oz
Sheath: Leather

Care ＆ Use

Caution:

  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Use with care and attention to avoid injury.
  • Do not use for purposes other than cutting.
  • Ensure folding knives are securely locked before use and properly closed after use.
  • Store safely in a dry place when not in use.
  • Always handle with caution, even when the blade is sheathed.
  • Clean and dry thoroughly after each use to maintain condition.
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Seki Blades: Craftsmanship Forged Through Centuries

In the forested hills of Gifu Prefecture, the city of Seki has been forging blades for over 800 years. It was here, during the Kamakura period, that swordsmiths sought the pure waters, fine clay, and pine charcoal that would help shape some of Japan's finest swords. In time, Seki blades earned a reputation for being unbreakable, unbending, and devastatingly sharp—an ideal trifecta for warriors of the era.

As peace gradually replaced conflict, Seki’s smiths turned their skills to new forms: kitchen knives, shears, and folding blades crafted with the same attention to balance and sharpness. Today, the spirit of Seki’s sword-making tradition endures, not only in ceremonial blades but in the tools we carry and use—crafted to be precise, purposeful, and enduring companions for modern life.

Brand History

Kitasho is a knife maker rooted in Seki’s long-standing tradition of blade craftsmanship. Founded in 1964—but carrying a lineage of cutlery expertise stretching back to 1930—Kitasho embraces both heritage and innovation.

Their Kanetsune Seki collection, named in honor of a master swordsmith from the Muromachi period, reflects a philosophy of making knives that are not only functional but spirited. Specializing in camping knives, folding knives, and utility blades, Kitasho builds each piece with care: marrying time-honored forging techniques with modern steels, ergonomics, and durability.

Designed for the outdoors, for the hand, and for daily use, Kanetsune Seki knives carry forward the essence of Seki’s blade-making legacy—offering sharpness you can trust and craftsmanship you can feel, whether at a campfire or at workbench.