Description
【 Shoshin | Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Gyuto 21/24cm 】
Featuring a premium SG-2 powder steel core, this knife offers both extreme sharpness and excellent edge retention. The blade surface incorporates a unique Damascus rainbow technique, which, under the light, reveals a gradient aurora hue shifting from golden yellow to blue-purple—a perfect interpretation of the fusion between top-tier performance and modern aesthetics.
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─── Specifications ───
▫️ Corrosion Resistance: Excellent (highly resistant to rust)
▫️ Size: 21 cm
Thickness: approx. 2 mm
Blade Width: approx. 4.8 cm
Weight: approx. 161 g
▫️ Size: 24 cm
Thickness: approx. 2.3 mm
Blade Width: approx. 5.2 cm
Weight: approx. 196 g
▫️ Handle Material: Carbon Fiber with Triple Silver Rolling
▫️ Sheath: Various sheath materials available for optional purchase
─── Core Steel ▪️ SG2 Powder Steel ───
SG2 High-End Powder Element Composition:
C: 1.25-1.50% (Cornerstone of ultra-high hardness)
Cr: 14.0-16.0% (Superior 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 through high-tech powder metallurgy, resulting in a fine and uniform molecular structure.
▪️ With an outstanding hardness of HRC 62-64, it possesses remarkable edge retention. Paired with high chromium content for excellent rust resistance, it is the professional choice for those pursuing top-tier cutting performance.
─── Artisan Soul: The Fusion of Professional Grinding and Materials: Shoshin ───
Established in 2019 and based in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan,
the brand collaborates with renowned "bladesmiths" and "workshops" across Japan
to co-develop products. Known for superior cutting performance,
exquisite aesthetic design, and high cost-performance (CP value),
it is highly regarded among kitchen knife enthusiasts.
The brand name "Shoshin" (初心) originates from the Japanese proverb "Never forget your original intention."
Instead of the standard "on-yomi" (Chinese-derived reading),
it uses the softer Japanese "kun-yomi" reading.
Remaining true to their beliefs,
they strive to develop products that leave customers feeling fresh and pleasantly surprised.
─── Knife Overview ▪️ Gyuto (Japanese Chef's Knife) ───
Inspired by the fluid blade profile of the Western-style multi-purpose chef's knife, it has been refined by Japanese artisans
with a lightweight and elegant traditional Japanese octagonal wooden handle.
The Gyuto not only significantly optimizes the knife's center of gravity and balance,
making long periods of cutting effortless;
its slender, double-beveled design allows for master-level precision—whether you are portioning large cuts of meat
or making clean, delicate slices of vegetables.
