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Kei Kobayashi

Kei Kobayashi (小林 圭) is a relatively young knifemaker based in Seki City of Japan, whose knives are truly extraordinary when it comes to fit and finish. Born in 1977, Kobayashi started out as a knife sharpener, sharpening and finishing knives for a couple of top artisans in Seki City. He later founded his Kobayashi Hocho (小林包丁) with his father, and quickly became known for the extraordinary . . . Continue

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Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 Gyuto 210 mm with red lacquer handle, angled front-side view showing the polished blade, engraved kanji, and slim wa handle.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Gyuto 210 mm with red lacquer handle, full side profile showing the long satin-finished blade and minimalist wa handle.
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki 210mm Gyuto Sale price$300.00 USD
(5.0)
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 210mm Gyuto Blade OnlyKei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 210mm Gyuto Blade Only Tokushu Knife.
Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 210mm Gyuto Blade Only Sale price$299.00 USD
(5.0)
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto with No Handle - Tokushu KnifeKei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto with No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto Sale price$399.00 USD
(5.0)
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki petty knife with red wa handle, angled maker’s mark view showing the kanji near the heel and fine satin finish.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki petty knife with red wa handle, angled beauty shot emphasizing the polished blade face and vivid red handle grain.
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Petty 150mm Sale price$230.00 USD
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 Damascus 150mm petty No Handle Tokushu Knife.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Damascus 150mm petty No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Damascus 150mm petty No Handle Sale price$249.99 USD
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 165mm Santoku with Rosewood Octagonal Handle Tokushu Knife.Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 165mm Santoku with Rosewood Octagonal Handle Tokushu Knife.
Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 165mm Santoku with Rosewood Octagonal Handle Sale price$299.00 USD
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Bunka with red lacquered wa handle, angled product view.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Bunka with red lacquered wa handle choil shot
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Bunka 170mm Sale price$269.00 USD
Sold outshi SG2 Gyuto 240 mm with red lacquer handle, angled front-side close-up highlighting the engraved kanji, polished satin blade, and fine tip geometry.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Gyuto 240 mm with red lacquer handle, spine view close-up showing the extremely thin grind and precise taper toward the tip.
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Gyuto 240mm Sale price$385.00 USD
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Sujihiki 270 mm with red wa handle, angled front view highlighting the long slender blade and clean migaki finish.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Sujihiki 270 mm with red wa handle, angled reverse view showing the refined profile and satin blade finish.
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Sujihiki 270mm Sale price$329.00 USD

Kei Kobayashi

Kei Kobayashi (小林 圭) is a relatively young knifemaker based in Seki City of Japan, whose knives are truly extraordinary when it comes to fit and finish. Born in 1977, Kobayashi started out as a knife sharpener, sharpening and finishing knives for a couple of top artisans in Seki City. He later founded his Kobayashi Hocho (小林包丁) with his father, and quickly became known for the extraordinary craftsmanship. His knives are true lasers, and he uses only R2/SG2 steel to make his knives. His attention to detail and extensive grinding and sharpening experiences can be seen on every knife he crafted.

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