SOG partnered with Kiku Matsuda, one of the foremost tactical knife designers and blade grinders in Japan, to produce a line of knives. Matsuda's decades of experience in blade grinding and making fixed blade knives, has created one of the most unique, striking, and functional blades available. This Kiku fixed blade features Matsuda's trademark and distinctive blade and handle grinds on a smaller 4-inch S35VN steel blade and linen Micarta handle. The full tang handle uses elegant linen Micarta slabs that are rugged, easy to clean, look better the more it is used, and offer superior grip in wet or dry conditions. It comes in a versatile Kydex sheath with an adjustable low-profile, locking mount. The full tang handle uses elegant linen Micarta slabs that are rugged and offer superior grip in wet or dry conditions. This Kiku fixed blade features Matsuda's trademark and distinctive blade and grinds on a smaller 4-inch S35VN steel blade. This fixed blade features Matsuda's trademark and distinctive blade grinds. S35VN is advanced steel, with vanadium and niobium carbides that provide high degrees of toughness and wear resistance.