Japanese Folding Knife with Natural Ebony Handle
A compact Japanese folding knife made with a natural ebony handle and a 60 mm ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless-steel blade.
The SUWADA Masterpiece Ebony Folding Knife combines a dark natural-wood handle with the compact proportions of the current Masterpiece series. Ebony gives the knife a restrained appearance, while the polished metal fittings and precise blade keep the overall design clean rather than decorative.
The character of ebony wood
Ebony is valued for its naturally dark colour, density and fine grain. Because the handle is made from real wood, each knife varies slightly in tone and pattern. Those differences are normal and are part of the material rather than a manufacturing defect.
The surface is shaped and finished to sit comfortably in the hand without hiding the natural character of the wood.
ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless steel
The approximately 60 mm blade is made from ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless steel. It is the same blade material used across the seven current SUWADA Masterpiece folding knives.
The blade is compact enough for a small folding format while remaining substantial enough for normal light cutting tasks. SUWADA does not currently publish a specific sharpening angle for these knives, so the existing factory bevel should be preserved when sharpening.
Compact Japanese construction
The knife measures approximately 160 mm when open and is supplied in a metal storage case. It is designed as a small practical object rather than an oversized outdoor knife.
For a side-by-side look at the current range, see the SUWADA folding knives collection.
Why choose the Ebony model?
- Natural ebony handle with a dark, understated appearance
- Approx. 60 mm ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless-steel blade
- Compact Japanese folding format
- Each wooden handle has its own natural grain and tone
- Supplied in a metal storage case
Specifications
- Made in Japan
- Handle: natural ebony wood
- Blade: ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless steel
- Blade length: approx. 60 mm
- Overall length: approx. 160 mm open
- Storage: metal case
Caring for the ebony handle
Keep the knife clean and dry. Do not soak the wooden handle, put the knife in a dishwasher or expose it to strong heat or rapid changes in humidity.
SUWADA does not currently specify routine oiling for this handle. For practical maintenance, see how to clean a folding knife and our guide to Micarta, wood and Damascus handles.
Responsible ownership
Folding-knife laws vary by country and region. Check the rules that apply to purchase, possession, importation and public carrying where you live or travel.
