Shigeki Tanaka R2 damascus gyuto 240mm - ironwood

Hand-forged in Miki, Japan by Shigeki Tanaka, this 240mm gyuto has an R2 (SG2) core with damascus cladding. R2 offers good edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its ironwood handle is used on Tanaka's top-tier line. The knife ships in a traditional kiri wood box. This is a Japanese chef's knife built as a collector's piece as much as a working knife. Hand-forged in Miki, Japan by Shigeki Tanaka 234mm (9.2") cutting edge, 51.3mm heel height R2 stainless steel with damascus cladding Ironwood handle For left- and right-handed users Comes with a kiri wood box Details Blacksmith: Shigeki Tanaka Producing Area: Miki, Japan Knife Type: gyuto Finish: damascus Core Steel: R2 Steel Type: stainless Cladding: stainless clad damascus Blade & Handle Specs Overall Length: 366mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 234mm (9.21") Blade Height at Heel: 51.3mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 2.3mm At the heel: 2.3mm Midway: 2.1mm 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm Weight: 248g Edge/Bevel: 50:50 Handle: ironwood Hand Orientation: ambidextrous Saya/Sheath: not included Notes: Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives. Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.