{"title":"Kyohei Shindo","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyohei Shindo is a blacksmith based in Kami, Kochi Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. He was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and studied at university in Okinawa before moving to Kochi to learn knife making. There was no formal apprenticeship system in the area at the time, so he worked for a Tosa cutlery wholesaler and trained on his days off, using space in another blacksmith's shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe later taught at the Tosa Cutlery Federation before opening his own workshop in 2019. He forges, grinds, and sharpens every knife himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAvailable products are auto-sorted to the top.\u003cbr\u003eEverything currently available across the shop is on the \u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/in-stock\" style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em;\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kyohei-shindo-kurouchi-aogami-2-gyuto-210mm","title":"Kyohei Shindo kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eShindo-san is a young blacksmith based in Tosa, Japan. After training for 8 years, he opened his own forge in May 2020. His knives have a very thin grind and nice distal taper. If you're looking for an inexpensive carbon steel gyuto knife that performs really well, this should be your top pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyohei Shindo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanmai | Iron clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 \/ Blue #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 216mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt handle: 4.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt heel: 5.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidway: 2.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 167g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/Bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal oak wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambidextrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\/Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Kyohei Shindo kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyohei Shindo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43382509404396,"sku":"KYSHNDKA2G210","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/products\/zahocho-japanese-knives-kyohei-shindo-kurouchi-aogami2-gyuto-210mm-1.jpg?v=1665722585"},{"product_id":"kyohei-shindo-kurouchi-aogami-2-bunka-165mm","title":"Kyohei Shindo kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShindo-san is a young blacksmith based in Tosa, Japan. After training for 8 years, he opened his own forge in May 2020. His knives have a very thin grind and nice distal taper. If you're looking for an inexpensive carbon steel bunka that performs really well, this should be your top pick. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e··•··\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand\/ blacksmith: Kyohei Shindo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocation: Tosa, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnife type: bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish: kurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstruction type: sanmai | iron clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: aogami#2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel type: carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHRC: 62-63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 312mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade length (heel to tip): 168mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade height at heel: 44.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness at handle: 5.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness at heel: 4.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness at middle: 1.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 124g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdge\/bevel: 50:50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle: octagonal oak wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand orientation: ambidextrous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e··•··\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExclusive of shipping fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe ship worldwide via EMS or DHL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Kyohei Shindo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43382525001964,"sku":"KYSHNDKA2B165","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/products\/zahocho-japanese-knives-kyohei-shindo-kurouchi-aogami2-bunka-165mm-1.jpg?v=1665722796"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-kurouchi-aogami-2-sakimaru-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Tsunehisa kurouchi aogami#2 sakimaru sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in Tosa, Japan for the Tsunehisa brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakimaru Sujihiki: Long, thin slicing knife with slight upward tip curve, specialized for clean pulls through boneless proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e271mm (10.67\") cutting edge length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami #2 (Blue #2) carbon steel core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional kurouchi finish preserving forge scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor right and left handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese knife brand that sources its blades from skilled craftsmen in renowned regions such as Seki and Tosa. 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For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Tsunehisa kurouchi aogami#2 sakimaru sujihiki knife, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e··•··\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45373008478444,"sku":"TSNKA2SSUJ270","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/zahocho-tsunehisa-kurouchi-aogami-sakimaru-sujihiki-knife-270mm-2.webp?v=1719376888"},{"product_id":"kyohei-shindo-aogami-2-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm","title":"Kyohei Shindo aogami#2 kurouchi gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNot eligible for discounts.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Tosa, Japan by Kyohei Shindo, this 240mm gyuto has an Aogami #2 core clad in soft iron with a kurouchi finish. This Japanese chef's knife takes a keen edge, holds it well, and sharpens easily on stones. Shindo's knives are known for being thin behind the edge with a pronounced distal taper. He has built a following among enthusiasts for the performance his knives deliver at the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged by Kyohei Shindo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e246mm (9.7\") cutting edge, 52.5mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel core with soft iron cladding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal mono oak handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Japanese chef's knife that performs well above its price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyohei Shindo\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and studied at university in Okinawa before moving to Kochi Prefecture to pursue blacksmithing. With no formal apprenticeship system available, he taught himself the craft, borrowing space in a working blacksmith's shop on his days off. He opened his own workshop in 2019. He has become known among enthusiasts for knives that cut exceptionally well and remain reasonably priced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyohei Shindo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami#2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 395mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 246mm (9.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the handle: 5.3mm\u003cbr\u003eAt the heel: 4.8mm\u003cbr\u003eMidway: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/Bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal mono oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 28px 24px 24px 32px; margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEach knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock.  \u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKurouchi finish is a natural byproduct of forging, so texture and coverage vary from blade to blade. Uneven or patchy areas are normal and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Kyohei Shindo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711135404268,"sku":"KYSHNDKA2G240","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/kyohei-shindo-kurouchi-aogami2-gyuto-240mm-full-profile-view.webp?v=1754190069"}],"url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/kyohei-shindo.oembed","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}