Kei Kobayashi R2/SG2 170mm Santoku with Urushi Red Pakka Wood Handle 165mm Hand chiseled mark: In Japanese

Hand chiseled mark: In Japanese Kanji "Craftsman Hideyuki's Work" (名匠 秀之作)

The Zanmai "Supreme Hammered" series is known for its extremely refined polish including a mirror-polished 33 layer Damascus with Tsuchime finish

Overall Length: 427mm

Weight: 181g (6

Kei Kobayashi R2/SG2 170mm Santoku with Urushi Red Pakka Wood Handle 165mm Hand chiseled mark: In JapaneseThis Santoku is handcrafted by Kei Kobayashi with R2 SG2 steel core, clad in stainless steel and heat treated to 63 HRC. The blade has superb grinds that are exceedingly smooth, with a laser distal tapering. The knife is sturdy and the cutting is authoritative. The incredibly smoothly polished blade is paired with a beautifully crafted handle made of Red Pakka Wood coated with Urushi. High quality fit and finish can be seen all over this knife,