R2/SG2 / SANTOKU 170MM Knife Maintenance & Care One of the first things

One of the first things people notice about this knife is its beautiful Damascus finish

while the substantial weight of the Deba allows for confident fish preparation

improving sharpness

These knives are produced in small quantities and can be difficult to source outside Japan

R2/SG2 / SANTOKU 170MM Knife Maintenance & Care One of the first thingsKnife Type: Santoku Steel Type: R2 SG2 (Stain resistant steel) Blade Hardness: HRC 62 63 Blade Length: 170mm Handle Material: RedPakka wood This knife is where Japanese Knife Garage began. The first time I used a Takamura SG2 knife in Japan, I was genuinely shocked by its cutting performance. I had been working as a chef for many years and had used countless knives, but this was different. The sharpness, ease of cutting, and overall performance