$230.00
Availability: Normally ships the same day
It has been always pleasure to work with Master Gotou and his team of highly skilled craftsmen to develop our high quality KAGAYAKI series of Western-styled knives. Kagayaki Basic Series, KAGAYAKI VG-10 Series, and KAGAYAKI CarboNext Series have each become very popular with our customers, due to the consistently high standards of quality and craftsmanship achieved by Master Gotou and his team of fine craftsmen.
In order to satisfy new market demands, including those of a large number of experienced users and knife enthusiasts, Master Gotou has recently been refining his techniques for making the new generation of special steel knives. Master Gotou selected a special Powdered Metallurgy High Speed Tool Steel called “R-2”, which he heat-treats to HRc. 63. R-2 is made by a highly reputable Japanese company called Kobelco, and the steel offers remarkable cutting performance and edge retention. It is 3 layers construction blade, outer soft stainless steel supports the R-2 hard steel core for making the strength and ease of the maintenance.
The knives feature full tang construction, water-resistant black pakkawood (Resin impregnated wood composite) handle scales and stainless steel bolsters for extra durability and improved blade balance.
The knife also comes with a matching wooden Saya (Sheath) with a decorative black lacquer finish.
The tall blade and rounded nose / tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife that is well suited to cutting meat, fish, or vegetables; Hence it’s name, which literally means “Three-purpose”. The Santoku is often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife.
Have tried different SG2/R2 knives, amongst those the most reputable, and found sharpening on conventional stones problematic, especially when deburring. Not so with this one. Very easily goes straight from SG500 to SG4kHR. Must have to do with a smart, careful Heat Treatment. Apart from that, Fit& Finish correspond to what you may expect at this price point. If I'm in general a carbon lover, this stainless has quickly become one of my favourites. Any plans to make a 240 as well??
I recently placed an order with JCK for this kgr2-2 knife. It arrived quickly and is now a favorite in the kitchen arsenal. Lovely knife, feels great in hand and is of the highest quality for our service
I'm very satisfied with this knife a specially that blade remains sharp really long. It's not extremely sharp, but it doesn't matter as I can make it razor sharp on my own.
What a beautiful knife. I have a high end larger German stainless knife and was looking for another knife to compliment other kitchen duties, so I figured I would give this a shot. Beautiful blade, light, extremely sharp, finely finished, and very subtle beauty. I have XL sized hands (US glove size), and the handle is precise and comfortable to grip for many ways. I am set for a very, very long time with this knife. If you prefer the flashier santokus or intricate blade finishes, this will appear too plain style-wise. Highly recommended.
The knife that I bought was a gift for a fellow cook in my restaurant; so I've not been able to use the knife, and cannot give a real review of it. I will say that it looked like a quality crafted knife, and I've been happy with all the purchases i have made form JCK. I was hoping for more selection, as many of the knives I was looking to find have been sold out over the last few months. As soon a sock is filled again I intend to make several other purchases from your website. Thank You
