Masakage Koishi

Koishi means pebbles, and the name comes from the tsuchime hammered finish that mimics the look of river stones worn smooth by current. This is the top-performing line in the entire Masakage catalog, built around Aogami Super steel hardened to a remarkable 63-65 HRC for the hardest, longest-lasting edge Masakage makes. San mai construction with stainless cladding keeps maintenance manageable despite the high hardness, and the cherry wood octagonal handle with pakka wood ferrule gives the knife a refined, balanced feel that matches its serious performance.