Handle Material: Octagonal chestnut with ebony wood ferrule.
Nihei
Takahiro Nihei is a blacksmith from Fukushima who works alongside his father, Nobuo Nihei—the third-generation of Yasuragi Kobo.
Takahiro honed his traditional blacksmithing skills under Kazuomi Yamamoto of Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo, Niigata.
Beyond crafting beautiful, high-quality knives, his engraving work is a masterpiece in itself. Through his creations, he aims to revitalize his hometown of Fukushima and help it gain recognition as a hub for fine handmade knives.
