Santoku 180mm (7")
The Santoku is the most popular knife in the Japanese home considered to be an all rounder in the kitchen. The meaning of Santoku is the “three virtues” in Japanese and is a reference to its multi purpose and versatility. It can be used to prepare fish, chicken and most fruits and vegetables but is too small for large food items like watermelons and bigger cuts of meat. The Santoku is great as an alternative if you have a larger chef’s knife as most Santokus come in at around 165mm to 180mm. Recommended to anyone delving into the Japanese knife world.
Ryuhyo (流氷) is the Japanese word for drift or pack ice referring to large masses of sea ice that float and drift, particularly famous in the sea off Hokkaido, Japan, where they originate from the Amur River.
Developed by Takefu Special Steel, Super Gold 2 (SG2) is a premium powdered tool steel alloy specifically engineered for crafting high-quality blades. Renowned for its exceptional performance and durability, SG2 has earned its reputation as one of the most sought-after high-end powder steels in the blade-making community. With the ability to be heat-treated to an impressive hardness of up to 64 HRC (Rockwell hardness scale), SG2 blades exhibit outstanding edge retention and wear resistance. Interestingly, there is a steel known as R2, produced by Kobelco Steel, which is widely believed to be identical to SG2 in composition and properties.
Weight: 125g
Handle Material: Wa (Japanese) Handle Mono olive wood
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Blade Length: 175mm (6.8")
Blade Depth: 48mm
Thickness at spine: 1.9mm
Thickness at tip: 0.2mm
Cutting Edge: Double 50/50
Blade Material: SG2/R2 High speed powder stainless steel with stainless steel cladding
Hardness (Rockwell scale): 62 - 63
