Description
⚡️Baba Hamono Kagekiyo SG2 Powder Steel Kenshaped Gyuto 21cm Walnut & Black Buffalo Horn Handle⚡
🔥Brand: #BabaHamono #Kagekiyo
🔪Youtube (Demo Video): https://youtu.be/3YIjwW2yaf8
🔪Knife Type: Ken-shaped Gyuto
🔪Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
🔪Rust Resistance: Strong
🔪Size: 21cm
🔪Handle: Walnut Wood with Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
🔪Saya: Optional (multiple materials available)
🔪Thickness: ≈2.5mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈4.7cm
🔪Weight: ≈150g
Brand Introduction
Founded in 1916, Baba Hamono has been deeply rooted in Sakai City, the birthplace of Japan’s 600-year-old forged blade tradition.
The company has always upheld the highest level of craftsmanship in pursuit of creating world-class knives.
Their production relies on harmony between blacksmiths, who forge the steel, and sharpeners, who refine the edges—a relationship of trust that defines Baba Hamono’s unique craftsmanship style.
Forging:
The blacksmith heats the steel and iron to over 1000°C and forges them together through multiple steps such as hot welding, forging, trimming, rough shaping, grinding, and heat treatment.
Sharpening:
While blacksmiths work with fire, sharpeners work with water—using a variety of whetstones and tools to grind, polish, and refine the blade. Adjusting micro distortions in the edge is also one of their key tasks.
Handle Fitting:
After engraving the blade, craftsmen carefully attach the handle to ensure perfect alignment before giving the knife a final sharpening to maximize cutting precision.
Material Introduction
SG2 / R2 Powder Steel — Composition: Carbon (C) 1.25–1.50%, Chromium (Cr) 14.0–16.0%, Molybdenum (Mo) 2.0–3.0%, Vanadium (V) 1.8–2.5%, Tungsten (W) 1.5%.
These elements give SG2 its exceptional hardness, corrosion resistance, and sufficient toughness.
After proper heat treatment, its hardness reaches HRC 62–64, maintaining sharpness for long periods with excellent wear resistance.
The high chromium content enhances corrosion resistance, making it ideal for humid environments.
SG2 is an excellent choice for chefs and knife enthusiasts who demand superior performance.
Knife Model Introduction
The Gyuto is a professional Japanese chef’s knife primarily designed for slicing and trimming meat, especially premium wagyu beef.
Its long blade enables smooth, continuous cuts, preserving the texture and appearance of the meat.
The Gyuto is popular not only among professional chefs but also among home cooks seeking precision and refinement.
Handles and steels vary, commonly using stainless or high-carbon steel blades with wooden or composite handles for comfortable and stable grip.