Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Gyuto Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 8.25" (210mm))
SKU:
- 64-65 HRC
- Yes
- Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.
Saya Cover
This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Gyuto (Chef Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- SG-II (R2) Steel
- Grade
- Suminagashi
- Construction
- Multi-Layer Damascus (Suminagashi)
- Blade Hardness
- 64-65 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Damascus
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Stabilized Maple Burl (Ocean Blue)
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Triple Ring Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Introducing the SG2 Semi-Stainless Steel knife, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern metallurgy. This exceptional blade is forged at extremely high temperatures, creating a steel composition durable enough for industrial machinery yet refined for culinary excellence. With a hardness rating of 64-65 on the Rockwell scale, this knife retains its superior edge longer than ordinary blades, making it ideal for professionals engaged in high-volume prep work for extended hours.
The semi-stainless steel core is expertly clad with Damascus stainless steel, offering remarkable toughness, durability, and low maintenance. The intricate Damascus patterns, reminiscent of beautiful marbled waves, extend from tip to heel, revealing a unique mosaic with each sharpening. Such artistry requires the skill of the finest artisans, who expertly blend aesthetics with performance to create knives of this caliber.
This knife features a traditional Japanese ambidextrous octagonal Ocean Blue handle, complete with elegant triple rings that enhance its aesthetic appeal and comfort during use.
It also comes with a magnolia wood saya cover, designed for easy cleaning and resistance to stains and odors. Each SG2 knife is a testament to the extraordinary skill of its makers, embodying both exceptional performance and exquisite beauty.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.