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Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood
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Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm - Snakewood

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
R2/SG2 Black Damascus
Hardness
64 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Low, set and forget
1 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Gyuto
Blade Material
R2/SG2 Black Damascus
Handle Material
Octagon Walnut
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
180mm
Overall Length
330mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.7mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
47mm
gWeight
125g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Miki·Blacksmith

Shigeki Tanaka

Miki, Hyogo
Shigeki Tanaka

Working from a single-smith workshop in Miki since 1946.

Coordinates
34.8°N · 135.0°E
Signature
Bob Loveless western handle
Steels
Aogami #2SG2R2
A fourth-generation blacksmith from the storied city of Miki in Hyogo Prefecture, Shigeki Tanaka blends rich heritage with remarkable creativity and precision. Descended from a renowned family of toolmakers dating back to the Meiji Period, Tanaka’s lineage is distinguished by their excellence in crafting both sickles and kitchen knives.

Tanaka honed his skills at the renowned Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture before establishing his own forge back in Miki. Widely regarded as one of Japan’s most skilled young artisans, he masterfully works with an extensive range of knifemaking steels, from traditional high-carbon (such as Aogami) to advanced powder stainless steels like R2/SG2.
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