You can tell at a glance that a ROCKSTEAD knife stands apart from other knives.

Its breathtaking, flawlessly clear mirror-finished convex blade and perfectly formed curves—beyond what the human hand can achieve—make it no exaggeration to say there is no higher-quality knife.

The blade is made from high-hardness YXR7 high-carbon high-speed steel and protected with a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating. This delivers high hardness, low friction, and excellent wear resistance, and videos commonly show it pounding on bamboo repeatedly without so much as a single chip in the edge.

The KOU model is a compact folding knife featuring an easy-to-grip aluminum handle inlaid with stingray.
Once you hold it in your hand, you’ll understand its value.

Overall length: 181mm
Blade length: 76mm
Blade thickness: 3.7mm
Weight: 106g
Blade: YXR7 with DLC coating / approx. 65 HRC
Handle: Aircraft-grade aluminum, stingray inlay


* This is a made-to-order product, so the delivery time will be provided each time you place an order.
* This item has been discontinued; sales will end once the manufacturer’s stock is depleted.
We will confirm availability when you order, but please understand if it is sold out.

Style: DLC-coated blade
Full length: 181mm
Blade: 76mm
Material: YXR7
Thickness: 3.7mm
Weight: 106g
Hardness: around HRC 65
Scale: Aluminum with hard anodizing
Blade coating: DLC coating
Embellishments: Stingray