Description
【 Hatsukokoro | Ryuhyo (Drifting Ice) Black-Oxide SG2 Damascus Gyuto 21/24cm Integrated Handle (Maple/Red Sandalwood/Wenge/Teak/Ebony Options) 】
🔗 Product Showcase Video: https://youtu.be/jr0wVSpGeWY
─── Specifications ───
▫️ Corrosion Resistance: Excellent (highly rust-resistant)
▫️ Size 21 cm
Thickness: Approx. 2.2 mm
Blade Width: Approx. 4.8 cm
Weight: Approx. 147 g
▫️ Size 24 cm
Thickness: Approx. 2.2 mm
Blade Width: Approx. 5.2 cm
Weight: Approx. 187 g
▫️ Handle Material: Integrated Handle A (Walnut/Wenge/Maple/Red Sandalwood/Ebony... multiple options available)
▫️ Saya (Sheath): Various materials available for selection
─── Core Steel ▪️ SG2 Powder Steel ───
SG2 High-End Powder Metal Composition:
C: 1.25-1.50% (Foundation for ultra-high hardness)
Cr: 14.0-16.0% (Excellent corrosion resistance)
Mo & V: 2.0-3.0% / 1.8-2.5% (Extreme wear resistance and toughness)
W: 1.5% (Enhanced heat treatment stability)
▪️ SG2 (R2) powder steel is produced via high-tech powder metallurgy, resulting in a fine and uniform molecular structure.
▪️ With a superior hardness of HRC 62-64, it offers remarkable edge retention. Combined with the excellent rust resistance provided by its high chromium content, it is the professional choice for those pursuing top-tier cutting performance.
─── The Soul of Artisans: Fusion of Professional Grinding and Materials: Hatsukokoro ───
Founded in 2019 and located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, the brand adopts a collaborative model with renowned "bladesmiths" and "workshops" across Japan to co-develop products. Known for superior cutting performance, exquisite design, and high price-performance ratio (CP value), it is highly favored among kitchen knife enthusiasts. The brand name "Hatsukokoro" (初心) comes from the Japanese proverb "Do not forget your beginner's spirit." Instead of the original Sino-Japanese "on-yomi" reading, it uses the softer Japanese "kun-yomi" reading. Holding firm to their beliefs, they strive to develop products that bring customers a sense of freshness and surprise.
─── Knife Introduction ▪️ Wa-Gyuto ───
▸ A Wa-Gyuto is a professional chef's knife originating from Japan, specifically designed for handling beef.
▸ The blade is typically long and sharp, allowing for smooth and precise cutting. ▸ Wa-Gyuto are particularly well-suited for slicing meat into uniform and intact thin slices.
▸ They minimize damage to the meat fiber, preserving both the texture and the aesthetic of the ingredients.
▸ Wa-Gyuto often feature stainless or high-carbon steel blades, paired with a comfortable and secure handle design.