Kei Kobayashi is a young blacksmith from Seki City of Japan. Born in 1977, like many blacksmiths Kei Kobayashi, he began learning blacksmithing by working for many of the top blacksmiths in Japan. His tasks were sharpening and polishing blades. Then he started company with his father Kobayashi Hocho.
For the production of the blades, they use R-2 / SG-2 stainless powder steel with a hardness of 63 HRC. He is one of the few that varnishes his handles, which get a beautiful red color, these are one of a kind products. The knives are distinguished by excellent geometry and very low weight.