{"product_id":"shigeki-tanaka-sg2-black-damascus-ironwood-gyuto-240mm","title":"Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Black Damascus Ironwood Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powered Steel (R2 \/ SG2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-Tang Ironwood (Mosaic Pins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.70mm tappered to 1.75mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~245\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eThe Tanaka workshop traces its roots back to 1904, when the family first began forging agricultural tools in the late Meiji era. Over time, the craft evolved from sickles to kitchen blades, and by the third generation, knife making had become the heart of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eIn 2000, under Kazuyuki Tanaka, the family officially adopted the name Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono, opening a new chapter devoted entirely to kitchen knives. Around the same period, his son Shigeki Tanaka entered the forge. Since then, father and son have worked side by side, combining classical training from Fukui with their own refined approach. Blades bearing the \u003cem data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e“Shigeki saku”\u003c\/em\u003e stamp reflect that partnership — subtle, disciplined, and quietly respected among professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"2831a5c9-7d67-45a0-8801-dc0be2cbb5bd\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d222f2e2-7535-4c07-9051-3c203720f76e-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6334a0b5-cdf0-4567-9606-b1a09854d84a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eAs a 240mm Gyuto, this knife sits in that sweet spot between versatility and serious performance. Long enough to handle large proteins, cabbage, melons, and high-volume prep with ease, yet still agile thanks to the progressive taper and refined tip work. The added blade height gives excellent knuckle clearance and control on the board, while the extra length allows for longer, smoother slicing strokes that feel effortless once you get comfortable with the size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eThe profile leans toward a more workhorse-style interpretation of a Gyuto — confident, stable, and planted through product rather than ultra-thin and delicate. It rewards good technique with a very controlled cutting feel, especially during push cuts, draw cuts, and dense prep work. Combined with the aggressive Kurouchi brick finish, full-tang Ironwood handle, and extremely hard SG2 powdered steel core, the result feels less like a mass-produced kitchen knife and more like a purpose-built collector’s piece designed to actually be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1458\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhat makes these knives especially unique is how rarely configurations like this appear in larger quantities. Between the demanding grind work, complex heat treatment, and premium full-tang construction, production remains extremely limited. Small details vary subtly from piece to piece, giving each knife its own individual character. Once sold out, there is often no certainty the exact finish, geometry, or handle combination will return again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50979999744233,"sku":null,"price":1395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/shigeki-tanaka-sg2-black-damascus-ironwood-gyuto-240mm-4822268.png?v=1778202547","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/shigeki-tanaka-sg2-black-damascus-ironwood-gyuto-240mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}