Hatsukokoro "Hayabusa" R2/SG2 180mm Santoku Takefu Shiro2 this knife boasts superb edge

this knife boasts superb edge retention due to its heat-treatment of 62-63 HRC

Overall Length: 246mm

This newest lineup features the top-of-the-line FAXR2 (or R2/SG2) steel with an impressive 63HRC hardness

Kuchiwa / Tsukajiri: Black Buffalo Horn

the painstaking efforts needed to forge a Kiritsuke Yanagiba is comparable to a knife in Honyanki construction

Hatsukokoro "Hayabusa" R2/SG2 180mm Santoku Takefu Shiro2 this knife boasts superb edgeFollowing the success of Hayabusa Aogami Super series, Hatsukokoro expanded the series with one of the best high speed powder steel R2 SG2, for those who prefer a stainless option. The choil and spine displayed the same level of finishing as its counterpart at this attractive price point. With its minimalistic yet elegant satin shiage finish, the Hayabusa series focuses solely on delivering quality and polish. Spec: Origin (Made in): Seki, Gifu