{"product_id":"ketuo-knife-painted-skin-limited-edition","title":"Ketuo Knife - Painted Skin( Limited Edition)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKETUO Painted Skin — Mirror of the Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath beauty may hide deception. Beneath desire may wait destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the timeless Chinese tale of \u003cem\u003ePainted Skin\u003c\/em\u003e, this limited-edition art knife explores the boundary between appearance and truth, desire and reason, humanity and the demons within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sides of the handle form a single visual narrative. One reveals the seductive illusion of the painted skin; the other exposes the struggle between obsession, temptation, and awakening. As the knife opens and closes, the opposing scenes move between light and shadow like a mirror—reflecting not only the demons of the story, but also the hidden desires of the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Tiejianjin Precious-Metal Inlay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe titanium alloy handle is decorated using the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTiejianjin\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eIron Cut Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, metal-inlay technique—a form of craftsmanship with a heritage dating back approximately 2,700 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach scene is first sculpted and engraved by hand into the titanium surface. Gold, silver, and copper are then individually inlaid into the carved design, creating a layered composition of cold metal and warm precious-metal accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darkened titanium forms the background of the artwork, while silver defines the figures and gold draws attention to the supernatural elements. Copper adds warmth, depth, and visual contrast. Every line and texture is created through painstaking hand engraving and inlay work, requiring hundreds of hours of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not an image printed onto the handle, but a permanent metal artwork built directly into its surface—a traditional painting rendered in titanium and precious metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront Side — The Painted Skin’s Dream\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front side portrays the female demon and the illusion she has created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer fingers curve like hooks, while traces of her monstrous face emerge from the shadows. Before her lies a beautiful human skin, vivid and lifelike—a seductive disguise concealing the horror beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scene represents the danger of judging only by outward appearances. The painted skin becomes a symbol of desire, deception, and false beauty, recalling the traditional warning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is easy to paint a tiger’s skin, but difficult to paint its bones; easy to know a person’s face, but impossible to know the heart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe demon is frightening, but the deeper danger lies in the greed and obsession that allow the illusion to take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse Side — The Duality of Obsession and Delusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side depicts a man and woman facing one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scholar appears exhausted yet unable to free himself from his obsession. The woman’s image stands between compassion and monstrosity, reflecting the uncertain boundary between innocence and deception. Above them, a golden-faced demon emerges from the flames, symbolizing the moment when a hidden desire becomes an uncontrollable nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man represents \u003cstrong\u003eobsession\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the woman represents \u003cstrong\u003edelusion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, they embody the eternal struggle between desire and reason. Thorn-like lines surround the figures, suggesting that surrender is easy, while awakening is painfully difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the folding knife moves between its open and closed positions, the artwork on both sides shifts through light and shadow like a demon-revealing mirror. It reminds the holder that defeating an external enemy is not enough—the most difficult battle is often against the demon within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThomas Breathing-Pattern Damascus Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eThomas breathing-pattern Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowing layers move across the blade like a living current, creating a pattern that appears to breathe as the viewing angle and lighting change. Its organic movement complements the knife’s central theme: beneath every visible surface lies another layer waiting to be revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the precious-metal-inlaid titanium handle, the Damascus blade completes the knife’s union of advanced bladesmithing, traditional Chinese metalwork, and narrative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Blade That Reflects the Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainted Skin — Mirror of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a functional folding knife. It is a meditation on appearance, desire, consequence, and self-awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold and silver figures recall the spirit of traditional Chinese woodblock illustration, transformed into what can be described as a painting upon metal. Every engraved line carries part of the story; every contrast between darkness and precious metal reflects the conflict between temptation and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented to a trusted friend, it conveys the meaning of seeing through illusion and speaking with honesty. Kept as a personal collectible, it becomes a reminder to guard one’s heart, recognize temptation, and seek the truth beneath appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the opening and closing of the blade, one may see the demon, the world, and ultimately oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liner lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium alloy with gold, silver, and copper inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Tiejianjin precious-metal inlay and hand engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas breathing-pattern Damascus steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 177 mm \/ 6.97 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 mm \/ 2.99 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 mm \/ 1.18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm \/ 0.16 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103 mm \/ 4.06 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 mm \/ 0.59 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138 g \/ 4.87 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 59+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KETUO USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955942305905,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2154\/files\/KTSL-031.jpg?v=1790283451","url":"https:\/\/www.ketuousa.com\/products\/ketuo-knife-painted-skin-limited-edition","provider":"KETUO USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}