[General Features]
Kei Kobayashi R2 Special Finished Knives are made with a core of SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) micro carbide powder stainless steel, one of the hardest blade steel in the world, sandwiched between a layer of softer stainless for ease of sharpening.
The blade provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness.
Moreover, the hairline finished blade with skilled Kobayashi's technique provides sharper edge than that by other craftspersons, and the blade insertion point into the handle is --- sometimes undervalued and overlooked --- nicely finished to keep beautility.
The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Oak wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi) that recalls the images of Japanese tradition.(Please be noted that the ferrule is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)
[Product details]
- Blade Steel Type : SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel Core
- Blade Edge : Double-Edged (50/50 balanced, available for left-handed-right-handed)
- Spine Thickness : approx. 2.0mm
- Hardness Rockwell C scale (HRC) : approx. 63
- Handle Material : Octagonal Oak wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| KB-R2C-SL270-OK8BYW | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 270mm (10.6in.) | 422mm (16.6in.) | 135g | Double edged |
| KB-R2C-CH240-OK8BYW | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 393mm (15.5in.) | 150g | Double edged |
| KB-R2C-CH210-OK8BYW | Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 355mm (14.0in.) | 120g | Double edged |
| KB-R2C-SA170-OK8BYW | Santoku Knife | 170mm (6.7in.) | 315mm (12.4in.) | 122g | Double edged |
| KB-R2C-BK170-OK8BYW | Bunka Knife | 170mm (6.7in.) | 315mm (12.4in.) | 108g | Double edged |
| KB-R2C-VG165-OK8BYW | Nakiri(Vegetable) | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 140g | Double edged |
| KB-R2C-PT150-OK8BYW | Petty Knife(Utility) | 150mm (5.9in.) | 278mm (10.9in.) | 68g | Double edged |
[about Kei Kobayashi]
Kei Kobayashi joined his father's company in Seki, Japan and recently established his own knife brand for excellent finish & razor sharp edges.
His talented knifemaking & sharpening technique are known unrivalled by the others, and he works for some top blacksmiths.
We highly recommend his knives for your loved one and important persons as gift, because you'll be sure to recognize the different level quality of his knives made with great attention to detail.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
