Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Bunka 180mm

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Bunka 180mmThe Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Bunka 180mm is a remarkable Japanese kitchen knife that combines stunning aesthetics with high performance cutting. This Bunka features a pointy tip santoku profile, ideal for precise slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. The blade is forged from premium SG2 (Super Gold 2) powdered stainless steel, known for its excellent edge retention and wear resistance, clad in a flowing rainbow

pairing with the double-bevel geometry to suit general kitchen preparation

this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach that delivers consistent quality for everyday kitchen use where reliability and ease of care are prioritised

developing a protective patina over time

fusing traditional Japanese bushcraft techniques with western design elements to create functional kitchen cutlery with artistic detailing

No matter what type of steel or profile I ask him to do

I much prefer that Kagayaki over the similar-sized Shapton Glass Stone because:

the cost of these custom handles and the prohibitively long lead time prevented me from using them in a larger scale

The san-mai build pairs a Shirogami #2 core with stainless cladding

5 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 6

This double-bevel blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel at its core with a Migaki polished finish and sandblasted bevel

The Ginsan Silver #3 core offers corrosion resistance alongside the sharpness and feel associated with carbon steel

The knife measures 79mm at the heel