Raikou Select: The late Kunihiko Ogawa's (Kanekuni I) Touran Blade Wood Carving drawing with lacquer and dusting

drawing with lacquer and dusting with metallic powders for a stunning

Japanese cypress

This modern blade is representative of Kanekuni I's signature Touran Blade which depicts the crashing waves of the ocean upon the shore

where art meets craftsmanship

Raikou’s Japanese cypress cutting board combines durability

Raikou Select: The late Kunihiko Ogawa's (Kanekuni I) Touran Blade Wood Carving drawing with lacquer and dustingKunihiko Ogawa, a master swordsmith, who often went by the pen name Kanekuni, was considered one of Japan's National Living Treasures. He passed away at the age of 87 in 2012 and this blade, made in Gifu, Japan, is one of his last works. It holds the distinguished title of being unauthenticated. While this may sound odd, it is a sign of deep respect which demonstrates the mastery of the swordsmith whose skills is so great that the blade does not need