小林圭

小林圭（Kei Kobayashi），1977年出生，是位於岐阜縣關市——日本刀製造歷史中心——的知名日本刀匠。他早年從事為當地頂尖藝人研磨與拋刀的工作，後來與父親創立了「小林丁（Kobayashi Hocho）」。以使用SG2（R2）粉末不鏽鋼打造薄「雷射級鋒利度」的刀聞名，小林圭的作品驚人的工藝細節、優異的刃口保持性與輕盈平衡感。他的刀以精準、優與極致細膩著稱，是追求廚房中藝術與性能備的料理師理想之選。Seki City, Gifu Prefecture—the historic centre of Japanese blade-making.

He began his career sharpening and polishing knives for top artisans in the region and later founded Kobayashi Hocho with his father.

Known for crafting ultra-thin “laser-sharp” knives using SG2 (R2) powdered stainless steel, Kobayashi's blades combine stunning fit-and-finish, excellent edge retention, and lightweight balance.

His knives are celebrated for precision, elegance, and refinement—ideal tools for cooks who demand both art and performance in the kitchen.