Kouki Blue Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 180mm American Cherry Handle Purple Bombay Black Wood (Pentagonal) 8")Blade Thickness: 2

8")Blade Thickness: 2

Steel Type: Japanese Steel (Carbon Steel

Edge guard covers prevent damage on knives during transport

the second generation of our company

Weight: 327g (11

Kouki Blue Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 180mm American Cherry Handle Purple Bombay Black Wood (Pentagonal) 8")Blade Thickness: 2Takahiro Hashimoto is a second generation student of the Tosa Forged Blades School, Kajiya Soseijuku. He became an instructor of the school after his graduation to further hone his skills. He finally realized his dream of becoming an independent artisan last year (April 2025), at a young age of 27. He primarily uses Blue Steel No. 2 for his knives. The name Kouki (), which is engraved on the blade, is derived from one kanji character taken from his