Sukenari SG2 Hairline Gyuto 240mm EbonyThis Sukenari SG2 Hairline Gyuto 240mm is a double bevel chef's knife featuring SG2 powdered stainless steel and an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high performance cutting tools. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, this blade utilises san mai stainless clad construction with a migaki surface finish. The SG2 core measures 62 64 HRC and provides excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform

This carbon steel core requires drying after use to prevent oxidation despite the stainless cladding

Steel type: Blue 2 core with copper/brass and stainless clad

The Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife with stainless-clad Ginsan steel and an octagonal ebony handle

Ginsanko core with stainless clad Hardness

this gyuto features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron with a kasumi surface finish

it pairs with an octagonal African Ebony handle featuring a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for comfortable grip during extended single-bevel slicing tasks

270 mm 300 mm Weight 198 g 212 g

while the double bevel geometry supports controlled chopping motion for home cooks

428 mm  Tip to Heel Length

hence his work highly resembles knives from Sakai

Dyed Resin Western Handle with Metal Pins

though the catalog notes it is relatively hard to sharpen