Kei Kobayashi SG2 gyuto 210mm

Introducing the Kobayashi SG2 Gyuto 210mm, a premium Japanese kitchen knife handcrafted from SG2 powdered stainless steel. The razor-sharp blade features a migaki finish for a minimalist look, while the heptagonal urushi handle provides a comfortable grip and precise control during use. This versatile kitchen knife is perfect for various kitchen tasks and is ideal for Japanese cuisine and culinary enthusiasts.

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Blacksmith: Kei Kobayashi
Producing Area: Seki, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: migaki
Core steel: SG2
Steel type: stainless steel

Overall length: 355mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 210mm
Blade height at heel: 46.5mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.0mm
Spine thickness at heel: 1.9mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.8mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 149g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: urushi heptagonal pakkawood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous

Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Kei Kobayashi SG2 gyuto 210mm knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.