Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan R-2 Clad Wa Series Wa Gyuto 270mm (10.6 Inch, D-Shaped Magnolia Wood Handle)

This Simple and Functional Wa Gyuto is forged and hand crafted by passionate forge smith Sukenari using R-2 steel. R-2 (Also known as SG-II ) is a high-quality Powdered Metallurgy (P.M.) High Speed Tool Steel from Kobelco. R-2 has a very rich chemical composition, which includes Carbon 1.25-1.45 %, Chromium 14- 16%, Molybdenum 2.3- 3.3 %, and Vanadium 1.8- 2.2 %.   Master Hanaki, the President of Sukenari, has crafted these very practical and special Powdered High Speed Tool Steel SAN-MAI ("Three-layer") knives, which have an R-2 blade core / cutting edge (HRc. 63) and two outer layers of Stainless Steel Cladding.   Why do JCK work closely with Sukenari to produce these R-2 Knives ?   Sukenari has been famous for making traditional Japanese Knives for many years, but this forward-looking company is always busy researching and challenging themselves to produce really special knives made from high-end and exotic steels. Combining over 80 years of knife making experience with their knowle