Kouki Blue Steel No.2 Black Finished Small Bunka 150mm American Cherry HandleTakahiro 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

Blade Height: 43mm (1

Knife Type:  Sujihiki 240mm

Weight: 212g (7

giving you the ability to slice in many various ways

Sei-B2-SA180

Handle Length: 60mm (2

Santoku 180mm

Weight: 92g (3

Handle Length: 190mm (7

Weight: 99g (3

Technology to ensure long-term use

Knife Type: for Petty Knife