Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Kiritsuke 240mm
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Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Kiritsuke 240mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Kiritsuke
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: R2 (SG2)
Blade Finish: Damascus (Migaki)
Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Western Wa-Handle
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 52mm
Spine Thickness: 1.90mm
Weight: 175g
Another beautiful creation by Hatsukokoro, this 240 mm version takes the already popular Ryuhyo Migaki Damascus series and gives it a completely different personality through a newly released handle design.
The blade itself keeps everything that made the Ryuhyo line so popular. Handcrafted in Echizen, Japan, it features a highly polished Migaki Suminagashi Damascus finish with an almost mirror-like surface. The layered Damascus pattern comes alive as light moves across the blade, creating a refined and elegant appearance without becoming overly flashy.
At 240 mm, this Gyuto offers additional blade length and cutting surface compared with the more common 210 mm format. The extra reach makes it particularly enjoyable for larger vegetables, bigger cuts of meat, portioning proteins and longer slicing motions, while the thin geometry keeps the knife feeling surprisingly nimble and precise for its size.
What makes this version especially unique is the handle. Hatsukokoro paired the Ryuhyo blade with a newly released Western-style handle built around a traditional Wa-style insertion system. It combines the familiar shape and fuller feel of a Western handle with the clean construction and balance associated with Japanese Wa handles.
Made from blue stabilized wood and finished with stainless steel accents at both the front and rear, the handle gives the knife a modern, premium appearance while keeping the overall design distinctly Japanese.
At the core is high-performance SG2 (R2) powdered stainless steel, hardened to approximately 63 HRC, providing excellent edge retention, long-lasting sharpness and very low maintenance.
Despite the additional length, the Ryuhyo maintains its extremely thin and precise geometry, placing it firmly in the “laser” category. Cutting resistance is exceptionally low, allowing the blade to move effortlessly through vegetables, proteins and detailed prep while still providing the added versatility and reach of a full-size 240 mm Gyuto.
It’s essentially the Ryuhyo we already loved, now in a larger and more capable format, dressed in a completely new handle concept that gives the series an even more modern and distinctive character.
◻️ Additional Information
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Before our knives are shipped, each one undergoes a rigorous sharpness test to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts.
This commitment to sharpness not only guarantees that you receive a product that's ready to perform at its best but also reflects our dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect of our field.
◻️ Shipping & Returns
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The only exceptions are custom knife assemblies or engraving, which may require 3-5 days before shipping. Everything is done in-house, so even with the extra steps, it’s still exceptionally fast.
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