Kobayashi Knives

Kei Kobayashi spent years as a talented sharpener and finisher working behind the scenes for some of the top blacksmiths in Seki City before branching out to make knives under his own name. That background shows in every blade - genuine laser grinds built around SG2 powdered stainless steel, hardened to 63 HRC for an edge that takes a fine sharpness and holds it well. Reviewers consistently call these some of the best value lasers we carry, and we are proud to be one of the first to bring his work to the US market.