Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Funayuki with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule

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Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Funayuki with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule

Not all blacksmiths dreamt of being a blacksmith. Hokkaido born Kyohei Shindo, however, dreamt of being a blacksmith from a young age and accomplished just that by opening up his own shop in Tosa city, in Kōchi prefecture by age 32.

His knives are characterized by having a tapering spine yet incredibly thin cutting edge, and a Tosa lacquered kurouchi finish. For the price, the out-of-box edge and performance of a knife like this is seldom beat.

The Funayuki, a knife once developed to be the only knife fishermen needed on a boat, has evolved over time. The modern approach features a thinner spine, making it more delicate than its original design. Although we don't recommend using it to fillet a fish, the Funayuki excels in other areas.

One of its standout features is the aggressive pointed tip, similar to that of a bunka, which gently slopes back towards the spine like a santoku. This versatile shape makes it an excellent choice for tasks like cutting carrots with minimal wedging or for anyone seeking a hybrid between a santoku and a bunka.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Kyohei Shindo
  • Knife Smith: Kyohei Shindo
  • Sharpener: Kyohei Shindo
  • Line: Warikomi hand forged
  • Core Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2)
  • Construction: Warikomi
  • Finish: Kurouchi
  • Cladding: Soft Iron (reactive)
  • Style: Funayuki
  • Blade Length: 168mm
  • Overall Length: 310mm
  • Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.4mm
  • Blade Height: 47.5mm
  • Weight: 133g
  • HRC: 62
  • Handle: Keyaki with Plastic Ferrule

This Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Funayuki is perfect for those who appreciate the precision and versatility of Japanese blades, with a shape and profile designed for delicate cutting tasks while still maintaining robust performance.

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C
Carlos
Extremely well made

Fantastic attention to detail- finish and grind are outstanding for the price and this steel can keep a good edge while being somewhat lower maintenance. Excellent!

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Joe Turkaly
Big things in small packages

This knife is screaming sharp and tall enough to do anything you need a petty or gyuto for. If i had one knife for everything this would be it. Super thin and sharp as heck!

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