Tanaka Habakiri SG2 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm with SayaThe Tanaka Habakiri SG2 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm is a stainless clad slicer best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a long blade for protein carving. Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with a double bevel edge and sanmai stainless damascus cladding. The 241mm edge length and slim spine profile suit general slicing tasks, portioning large cuts of meat, and preparing terrines with reduced

The VG10 core achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention

This san-mai construction achieves 61-63 HRC and supports a workhorse grind suited to daily professional use

6mm at the heel and mid-section

White 2 steel offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion due to its reactive carbon composition

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The Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife with a mirror-polished stainless clad blade

As this blade is not stainless clad

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The etched raindrop damascus finish comprises 25 layers of forged steel on each side of the SG2 core

The san-mai stainless clad construction ensures the blade remains stainless and resistant to corrosion during use