Kouki Blue Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 180mm American Cherry Handle Steel Type_Whole steel Blade Height: 43

Blade Height: 43

Handle Material: Burnt Chestnut

Steel Type: VG10 Stain-Resistant Steel

Weight: 92g (3

Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City

Kouki Blue Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 180mm American Cherry Handle Steel Type_Whole steel Blade Height: 43Takahiro Hashimoto is a second generation student of the Tosa Forged Blades School, Kajiya Soseijuku. He became an instructor of the school after his graduation to further hone his skills. He finally realized his dream of becoming an independent artisan last year (April 2025), at a young age of 27. He primarily uses Blue Steel No. 2 for his knives. The name Kouki (), which is engraved on the blade, is derived from one kanji character taken from his