Tanaka SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm Western HandleMeasurements 240 mm Weight 179 g Tip to Heel Length 240 mm Blade Height at Heel 53 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2. 2 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 0 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1. 0 mm Steel: SG2 Core with stainless clad Hardness: HRC 62 63 Handle Design: Black micarta western handle The Tanaka R2 SG2 line has long been considered by many as one of the unicorn offerings amongst so many brands of chefs knives. It has a unique

while the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction during slicing tasks

2021 Christams Special: Super rare Yoshikazu Ikeda Western Honyaki Sujihiki 270mm with Arizona desert ironwood burl scales

The charcaol will light up for hours

0 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1

has arrived at Knives and Stones

while the wide-bevel geometry and moderate thickness support professional and household use without reactive steel maintenance requirements

I was finally satisfied with the quality of my handles

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198 mm  Blade Height at Heel

The core steel is Hitachi's staple Blue 2 carbon alloy steel

Comes with magnolia wood handle

Ginsan steel offers corrosion resistance while maintaining a fine grain structure that supports sharpness and ease of sharpening