Since its inception over 70 years ago, Rockstead Knives have been producing unique and extremely high performing fixed and folding knives. Rockstead specializes in unorthodox manual machining practices and modern materials to output knives that create a league of their own.

The RYO is a beautiful, functional, and rugged offering from Rockstead. Featuring Rockstead’s high performing compound “zero grind” (HONZUKURI) made of ~66 HRC ZDP-189, the RYO makes use of a flat edge profile, sometimes called sheepsfoot, reverse tanto, or Higonokami style blade shape. The 3” blade lends itself best to utility cutting tasks, with its downwards pointing tip.

The titanium handle scales are milled to enhance the grip in hand, and to beautifully allow light to roll over the ridges. On the show side, the milled waves are uninterrupted, as the knife makes use of hidden hardware. Hiding within the spine of the handle is the patented clip system of the knife, that tucks into the handle, in order to eliminate the ergonomic hot-spot a clip may present.

The RYO, meaning ‘good’ in Japanese, undersells what this knife is. The handle is ergonomic, innovative, and beautiful. The blade of the RYO is elegant, functional, modern, and has design cues from traditional Japanese folding knives. This knife represents some of the best that Rockstead has to offer, whether you are a folder carrier, enthusiast, or collector.

Rockstead knives can be registered online to access their lifetime warranty, and free sharpening programs. Rockstead suggests using their sharpening program exclusively.

Brand: Rockstead
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Size: 80mm
Steel Type: Semi Stainless Steel
Steel: ZDP-189, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Titanium
Total Length: 196mm
Edge Length: 80mm
Handle to Tip Length: 84mm
Blade Height: 23.3mm
Thickness: 3.2mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 124g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: ~66 HRC
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