Kyohei Shindo is a young new blacksmith from Hokkaido. Having always dreamt of becoming a blacksmith, Shindo started his career through cutlery sales in Kochi Prefecture while training as a craftsman for many years. In 2020, he finally fulfilled his dream and opened his own workshop in the city of Tosa.

Right out the gate, Shindo has already amazed customers with the masterful, impeccable design of his high-carbon blades and his eye for quality. This newcomer blacksmith’s reputation will undoubtedly only continue to grow throughout the knife making world for years to come.