Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto with No Handle

Kei Kobayashi is celebrated for his flawless fit and finish, and meticulous laser grinds. His creations are in high demand - if they are in stock, they won't be for long.

Here at Tokushu, we carry knives from blacksmiths who already had a stellar reputation before they started forging their own kitchen knives. One such example is Kei Kobayashi. Before making his own kitchen knives, he was a highly skilled sharpener and polisher from Seki city, having worked with some of the region's top blacksmiths.

Now, Kobayashi-san controls his own lines of knives made from a premium powdered stainless steel known as SG2 or R2. His knives are incredibly thin, and their simplistic Damascus pattern pairs well with any stock or custom handle. Choose yours here!

Product Specifications:

Brand: Kei Kobayashi

Location: Seki, Japan

Sharpener: Kei Kobayashi

Line: R2/SG2 Damascus

Shape: Gyuto

Core Steel: R2/SG2

Construction: San Mai

Grind: 50/50

Finish: Migaki (polished)

Cladding: stainless damascus

Blade Length: 240mm

Overall Length: N/A

Spine: 1.9mm

Blade Height: 52mm

Weight: 95g

HRC: 62-63