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Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 240mmm

$547.00 USD

Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

R2/SG2 Black Damascus

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

240mm

Overall Length

395mm

Spine Thickness

2mm @ Mid

Blade Height

52mm

Weight

181g

HRC

~64

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Shigeki Tanaka

A fourth-generation blacksmith from the storied city of Miki in Hyogo Prefecture, Shigeki Tanaka blends rich heritage with remarkable creativity and precision. Descended from a renowned family of toolmakers dating back to the Meiji Period, Tanaka’s lineage is distinguished by their excellence in crafting both sickles and kitchen knives.

Tanaka honed his skills at the renowned Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture before establishing his own forge back in Miki. Widely regarded as one of Japan’s most skilled young artisans, he masterfully works with an extensive range of knifemaking steels—from traditional high-carbon (such as Aogami) to advanced powder stainless steels like R2/SG2.

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