Kiku Matsuda is one of Seki, Japan's leading master knifemakers. He hand grinds these masterpieces in his own unique way, specializing in his Hamaguri-Ba method like the convex edge famous on the Japanese Katana. His superior tactical knives are highly sought after. They caught the attention of SOG who produces Kiku designed production knives. This knife features a 14C28N blade with acid etch finish. It has a black G10 handle, and hand fitted Kydex sheath.