The Tanaka Shigeki R2 Damascus range is well regarded as it is a super hard stainless R2/SG2 core steal with a toned layered damascus finish. The blade is astonishingly sharp and beautifully made which retains an amazing edge.

Thin and light balance a little bit forward of the pinch grip, great grind back to heal, gently rack to the belly not much flat, good for glad cutting not much of a push cutter, great work horse knife and great value for money