Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto
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Kei Kobayashi SG2 / R2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto with No Handle
Kei Kobayashi is celebrated for his flawless fit and finish, and meticulous laser grinds. His creations are in high demand - if they are in stock, they won't be for long.
Here at Tokushu, we carry knives from blacksmiths who already had a stellar reputation before they started forging their own kitchen knives. One such example is Kei Kobayashi. Before making his own kitchen knives, he was a highly skilled sharpener and polisher from Seki city, having worked with some of the region's top blacksmiths.
Now, Kobayashi-san controls his own lines of knives made from a premium powdered stainless steel known as SG2 or R2. His knives are incredibly thin, and their simplistic Damascus pattern pairs well with any stock or custom handle. Choose yours here!
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Kei Kobayashi
- Location: Seki, Japan
- Sharpener: Kei Kobayashi
- Line: R2/SG2 Damascus
- Shape: Gyuto
- Core Steel: R2/SG2
- Construction: San Mai
- Grind: 50/50
- Finish: Migaki (polished)
- Cladding: stainless damascus
- Blade Length: 240mm
- Overall Length: N/A
- Spine: 1.9mm
- Blade Height: 52mm
- Weight: 95g
- HRC: 62-63
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
This is by far the best knife I’ve ever seen, let alone owned. It’s razor sharp and holding that edge well so far, lightweight, and has care and attention to the little things - the spine and choil are rounded for comfort. And can’t forget the fact that it’s gorgeous!
Tokushu is great, too - I had them install their shattered carbon wa handle and do the initial sharpening. Shipping was fast and quality is excellent.
