Description
⚡Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun Goku SG2 Powder Steel Kiritsuke Gyuto 21cm – Octagonal Reinforced Wood Handle, with Paulownia Box & Original Black Ishime Saya⚡
🔥Brand: Seki Kanetsugu – Zuiun Goku
🔪YouTube (Product Video): https://youtu.be/eGEvRj0t77s
🔪Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto
🔪Steel: SG2 Powder Metallurgy, 67-Layer Damascus
🔪Rust Resistance: Strong
🔪Size: 21cm
🔪Handle: Octagonal Reinforced Pakkawood
🔪Heat Treatment: Sub-Zero Cryogenic Treatment
🔪Saya: Includes Paulownia Gift Box & Original Black Ishime Saya
🔪Thickness: ≈2.2mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈4.4cm
🔪Weight: ≈168g
Brand Introduction:
Seki Kanetsugu is a distinguished blade-making house from Seki City, with over 700 years of sword-forging lineage.
Its history traces back to the Nanboku-chō era (1345–1349), when the first-generation smith Kanetsugu created Japanese swords in Mino province.
In 1918, Matsujirō Kawamura, a descendant of Kanetsugu, founded Seki Kanetsugu Hamono Co., Ltd., transitioning the family craft from sword-making to high-quality kitchen knives.
The brand aims to recreate the sharpness of traditional Japanese swords through modern kitchen cutlery, combining craftsmanship and advanced techniques.
Steel Introduction:
SG2 / R2 powder steel includes:
C 1.25–1.50%, Cr 14–16%, Mo 2–3%, V 1.8–2.5%, W 1.5%.
It offers excellent hardness, edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
After proper heat treatment, it typically achieves ≈HRC 62–64, maintaining outstanding sharpness.
Knife Model Introduction:
The Gyuto is a versatile Japanese chef’s knife used for slicing, trimming, and preparing various meats—especially larger cuts.
Its long, smooth blade allows precise and clean slicing while maintaining the food’s texture and presentation.
Popular among both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts.