Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus BLACK Petty 150mm JETRO The blades are forged by

The blades are forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka with a kurouchi finish is unusual in Sakai

non-clogging teeth

This beautiful Damascus pattern is created and hand forged with Aogami #2 and soft carbon steel by holding multiple times by Manaka-san

this blade is wicked sharp

This wildly textured damascus steel gives me whiplash every time I walk past my kitchen and stop to stare at it

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus BLACK Petty 150mm JETRO The blades are forged byAbout the Finish This knife has been electroplated to achieve the BLACK finish. Electroplated surfaces are durable but do require hand washing with a gentle cloth. About the Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo This Hatsukokoro stunner pairs SG2 Black Damascus steel with a whisper thin grind that makes it feel like you're wielding air. Crafted in Seki by artisans who've perfected their tradesknife makers, handle makers, sharpenersit's proof that machine forged blades