Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Bunka 180mm Ebony HandleThe Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Bunka 180mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and students requiring precise vegetable and meat preparation. This double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with san mai stainless Damascus cladding and a migaki surface finish. The Bunka profile provides a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and intricate tasks like

The Western Pakka Wood handle includes a bolster for secure grip during intricate tasks like deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes

Tojiro have added a few of their own technological flourishes here and there

Blue 2 steel at 61-63 HRC offers ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping

As part of the New Gekko line

Aogami Super steel contains tungsten

Takayuki Shibata finishes this knife in Fukuyama as part of the value-focused Tsunehisa line

Produced in Takefu

The blade uses Takefu VG10 stainless steel clad in a nimai construction

An octagonal wenge handle with a black ferrule pairs with the blade to ensure durability against moisture and heat in kitchen environments

The san-mai stainless damascus clad construction features a dense pattern with Kurozome dyed steel and mirror polish surface finish

but no warranty is provided for mishandling the grill

The item is not heavy however quite bulky