Shoichi Hashimoto "Tobikumo" Aogami #2 / Shirogami #2 Coreless Twisted Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Violet Stablized Wood Handle Enju He started helping his father

He started helping his father in the workshop when he was a small kid and started making knives at the age of 25

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The blade is paired with a Scarlet and Green acrylic western styled handle

Hashimoto’s creativity can be seen from how he created the usual Damascus pattern by mixing two types of steels

Shoichi Hashimoto "Tobikumo" Aogami #2 / Shirogami #2 Coreless Twisted Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Violet Stablized Wood Handle Enju He started helping his fatherThis luxurious Shoichi Hashimoto "Tobikumo" gyuto is a grand expression of the art of knife making, featuring a combination of Aogami #2 and Shirogami #2 steel in a rare, dark yellowish steel body. Inspired by the twisted Damascus pattern that reminds the maker of cloud jumping through the sky, the knife was named "Tobikumo", which means "Cloud Jump" in Japanese. This captivating twisted Damascus design offers exquisite craftsmanship and an elegant,