Hattori Limited Editions – Knife of Year

In 1996 Hattori made a 25th Anniversary limited edition of 50 knives based on the HA-1W blade design. The following is 04/50 .

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Another 25th year Anniversary limited edition is the Memorial Series with 25 of each hand made upon special pre-order. Thy came with a leather sheath but a presentation box was an option.

The Memorial 1 was 271mm in length with a 156mm blade and weight of 215g. The Memorial 2 was 254mm in length with a 141mm blade and weight of 190g. The Memorial 3 was 212mm in length with a 108mm blade and weight of 130g. The blade was Cowry-X core nickel stainless damascus, the handle cocobolo and ebony, the guard was nickel silver and the pommel marked “25th”aluminum.

The Memorial 3:

Hattori makes a limited edition version of one of his models each year either in numbers of 100 or 200. They are serial numbered boxed commemorative models and are picked up by collectors, mostly in Europe.

1998 1998 TV3

1999 H-51

Hattori_1 2000 H-51 (Same as 1999)

20012001 H983A

Bild (6)2002 SC-120

2003 HA6-4

20042004 HT-05

2005best2005 H-3717

 

HATKOY030 2006 HA6-2

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20092009 FT-100W

20102010 1700C

2011 H-101

20122012 HT-05

02ht20132013 H-109

20142014 TV3

02ht20152015 HT-70 Hidden Tang Model

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For 2016 the smaller Model 938 Dagger was chosen.

2017 Year of Knife HA6 1 of 100

2018 Year of Knife 1 of 100- All Purpose Utility Hunter in Aus8, unusual Bocote wood handle, Nickel Silver bolster and Duralumin pommel cap.

2020 Year of Knife, H-2020T Precision Master

Deep Sea Edition                                               Premium Edition

Wild Edition -Stag

In mid 2019 Hattori introduced a limited edition of the long unseen FT-200C Fighter, the larger fighter with the 7 inch blade. It will also be the last using Cocobolo as a handle material due to international limitations on it’s trade by CITIES. This release commemorates Master Ichiro Hattori’s 80th birthday and carries the kanji character 傘 ”San” from Sanju (傘寿)representing one’s 80th birthday. Only 50 have been made and they are serial numbered on the inner side of the bolster.

 

I am still seeking photographs of other Knife of the Year models and would be grateful for any contributions in this regard.

Please email Ken at: Kurobune1852(@)gmail.com

Thank you.

Photos courtesy of Heinnie Haynes, UK and Boker, Germany. Special thanks to Lutz Krempf, Germany, Uli Fritsch, Germany, Mark Geutjes

 

22 thoughts on “Hattori Limited Editions – Knife of Year”

  1. Hi Ken,
    I have one of 50 of the series “25th years of Hattori”.
    I could send pictures if you like.
    Best regards
    Uli

      1. Hi Scott,
        Do you have the version of 50 pieces with the mistake „25th years“ or the edition of 99 pieces „25th year“ which was officially sold by Böker, Germany? How far have you got to find the other owners?

  2. In 1993, he has entered into a domestic market with his own name and line, and instantly captured Japanese knife users as the finest Hunting knives ever offered in Japan.

  3. What did the 2001 dagger in exotics wood list for? Would you be able to help me with that info. Thanks Dennis.

    1. If you go to the “Hattori Hunters” section and scroll towards the bottom, the SV-501 is covered. A small lot was made serval years ago, and from what I understand several “unmarked” versions have recently become available from the factory.

  4. Hello would to know of other venders that may offer hattori knives to a canadian collector , thank you Bruce

  5. Hi, I have a 2002 limited edition knife (97 of 100) that I am just going to offer for sale and I have some photos if your require some for your site?

    Best regards

    Alan

    PS: I also have a 1999 (23 of 99) if you need any addition photos of that year?

  6. Thank you very much Alan. But the 1999 (H-51) and 2003 (HA6-4) are already covered. Seeking info/photo of missing years only.
    Best Regards

  7. Hallo zusammen,

    ich heiße Markus, und besitze auch ein “25th years Hattori” Jubiläums-Messer. Ich habe die Nr. 34 /50 Stück.

    MfG

    Markus

      1. Hallo Philip ich biete das 2005er und das 2007er. Ich bin in Hannover. Lass Dich von meiner Schweizer Email nicht verwirren.
        Gruss Uwe

  8. Hallo Philip ich biete das 2005er und das 2007er. Ich bin in Hannover. Lass Dich von meiner Schweizer Email nicht verwirren.
    Gruss Uwe

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