Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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The larger Ryuhyo gyuto is a little taller than most and with it's laser profile features an exceptionally thin grind and tip for smooth slicing.
A superbly finished all-rounder, it's capable of general prep tasks as well as intricate work on smaller ingredients if needed and is balanced just around the heel for a nimble feel in hand.
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Our Price Match PromiseAbout this range
First Impressions
Just stunning! The deep and intricate kurozome dark damascus across these extremely thin laser profile blades is a treat for the eyes and the laser profile and exceptionally thin edge is a equally impressive, a superb range in a modern high performance SG2 steel.
Beauty
If you're a fan of damascus finishes, then the Ryuhyu is a real treat. The slightly grey colouring of the kurozome finish is polished and glints in the light when working with your knife and we think the simplicity of the dark mono ebony handle is a nice contrast to the blade.
In Hand
You'll find that because the blades are so thin and light that the knives across the range tend to be balanced where the blade meets the handle so if you prefer a knife that's balanced a little further towards the handle then they're a nice fit.
The finishing on the spine and heel are reasonable and have been slightly smoothed off for comfort but not fully rounded as you might find on higher priced knives.
Durability
As a very modern knife, the use of SG2 steel for the core and clad in stainless they've been heat treated to around 62-63HRC as most SG2 knives are which provides an excellent balance of durability and edge retention.
While the edge is very thin with a laser profile the SG2 steel core does lend itself well to this type of grind offering good levels of robustness and durability despite how thin it's been ground.
Ease of Care
SG2 is a stainless steel and is easy to maintain and resharpen. Just follow our normal Japanese knife care instructions and this is a knife you will be using for many years.
Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
Our Verdict
A very well made and finished range in a quality modern SG2 stainless steel and with the stunning visual appeal of that darker kurozome damascus finish.
The Ryuhyu from Hatsukokoro is excellent value for money overall and a great choice if you're looking for a laser profile knife that's easy to look after and sharpen.
Knife Measurements - Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
- Blade Length: 244mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 390mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 51.9mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 1.9mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.8mm (Measured halfway along spine) 0.9mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 185 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: SG2
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: ~62 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
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