Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Damascus Ironwood Gyuto 240mm

A relatively young 4^th generation blacksmith renowned around the world for his fully handmade, skillfully crafted knives based in Miki city. Shigeki Tanaka’s ancestors we re making sickles for 3 generations, before Shigeki taking over – after his father’s Kazuyuki death – and concentrating in knife crafting.

His SG2 (R2) / Damascus / Ironwood handle knives are considered unicorns among knife enthusiasts. Fully handcrafted at all stages, Tanaka is mastering the SG2 powder steel (at 63-64 HRC hardness), with a 33 layer Damascus finish and an impeccably worked out ironwood handle (one of the densest wood on earth).

Two inlaid mosaic rivets and a polished stainless-steel bolster are added to complete that masterpiece.

Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto the most common and basic of all knives, is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks and with a variety of different cutting techniques. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm size can suit both more experienced home cooks and professionals.