Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Funayuki 165mm

The Kyohei Shindo Funayuki is a hand-forged Japanese kitchen knife made in Tosa, Japan. Its Aogami Blue #2 carbon-steel core takes a very sharp edge, offers strong edge retention, and remains straightforward to sharpen.

The thin cutting edge, practical 165mm profile, and lightweight balance make this Funayuki an excellent everyday knife for vegetables, boneless proteins, herbs, and general meal preparation. Its iron cladding and traditional kurouchi finish are fully reactive and should be washed and dried immediately after use.

Handle Options: Choose a rosewood wa handle with ebony ferrule or a traditional Keyaki wood handle with black plastic ferrule.

Specifications

Blacksmith: Kyohei Shindo

Location: Tosa, Japan

Knife Type: Funayuki

Construction: Hand-forged warikomi

Core Steel: Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel

Cladding: Reactive iron

Finish: Kurouchi

Grind: Even, double bevel

Hardness: Approximately 62 HRC

Handle: Rosewood and ebony or Keyaki wood and black plastic ferrule

Weight: Approximately 116g

Blade Length: Approximately 165–170mm

Total Length: Approximately 310mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: Approximately 4mm

Blade Height: Approximately 50mm