Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Gyuto 240mm

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Gyuto 240mmThe Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Gyuto 240mm is a Japanese chef's knife from Hyogo, featuring a powdered SG2 R2 core clad in stainless Damascus. This double bevel blade utilizes a sanmai construction with a polished Migaki finish and a sabre v grind geometry that transitions smoothly without a shinogi line. The handle is crafted from forged carbon fibre resin in an octagonal WA profile, finished with a centre set mosaic pin. With a hardness

The Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Rainbow Gyuto 240mm is a Japanese chef's knife from Hyogo, featuring a powdered SG2/R2 core clad in stainless Damascus. This double-bevel blade utilizes a sanmai construction with a polished Migaki finish and a sabre-v grind geometry that transitions smoothly without a shinogi line. The handle is crafted from forged carbon fibre resin in an octagonal WA profile, finished with a centre-set mosaic pin.

With a hardness of 62–64 HRC, this knife offers high wear resistance and edge retention suitable for pro chefs and students. The thin geometry behind the edge, measuring 1.8mm at the heel and 0.8mm near the tip, facilitates smooth cutting action. While the steel is stainless, care instructions advise against dishwasher use to protect the handle and warn against cutting hard materials like bone due to the brittle nature of high-hardness Japanese steel.

Measuring 246mm in edge length with a heel height of 53mm, the blade weighs 173g. The Damascus cladding protects the core from rust while maintaining the aesthetic pattern throughout the grind. This model represents an updated manufacturing approach from Hatsukokoro, aiming to deliver high-end performance at a competitive price point through refined geometry and material selection.