Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Blue Bunka 180mm with Urushi handle

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Blue Bunka 180mm with Urushi handleElevate your culinary experience with the **Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Blue Bunka 180mm**, a premium **japanese kitchen knife** that combines stunning aesthetics with exceptional performance. Forged with an SG2 powder steel core and clad in beautiful Damascus stainless steel, this Bunka offers remarkable edge retention, wear resistance, and a sharpness that glides through ingredients with ease. The flowing Damascus pattern is not only visually

This compact paring profile suits both first-time buyers and professional chefs seeking a dedicated tool for small-scale kitchen prep

No matter what type of steel or profile I ask him to do

Holds stone from 150mm to 250mm in length

The D-shaped ho wood handle with black buffalo horn ferrule is directional and pre-installed specifically for right-hand operation

this knife serves as a functional instrument for intricate tasks such as deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes

functioning as a general-purpose tool for mincing

The blade uses san-mai stainless damascus construction with a migaki surface finish and measures 238mm in edge length

the blade requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust and may develop a protective patina over time

Aogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants

The guard is made of durable plastic and has soft liner to protect your edge

this 170mm blade measures 47mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 1

it provides the substantial mass characteristic of this format while remaining accessible for those new to Japanese kitchen knives