Name: Myojin Naohito SG2 Gyuto 180mm
Brand: Myojin Naohito
SKU: 10602
Price: 330.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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First Impressions

Straight out of the box the SG2 feels impressive and sharp, and in all fairness you'd expect nothing else from someone who's well known for his sharpening and finishing work on Konosuke's FM Fujiyama line.

Beauty

This is Myojin's first line of knives made and marketed under his own name and it's clear he's got a real eye for subtle beauty and understated style which is what makes him such an exciting blacksmith to follow.

The migaki finish is delicate and the taper down to the SG2 core draws the eye the length of the blade and paired with a classic teak handle we think these are some great looking knives for sure.

In Hand

The finish is something that's a level above many knives and the subtle rounding off of the edges along the spine and heel just feel quality and show why you're buying a knife from someone who has a great deal of skill and experience in this area and who has worked on some very impressive knives already in his career.

Durability

SG2 is a great choice and popular among many blacksmiths for its ability to take and retain and edge and it's easy to recommend it as one that's going to perform for a long time.

Ease of Care

Store your knife on a magnetic rack or use a guard and follow our normal care instructions and this is a nice easy knife to sharpen and look after.

Our Verdict

We're very impressed with the overall finish and obvious quality of Myojin's work when you take into consideration his relatively young age and that currently he's currently best known as a very skilled sharpener.

His personal ambitions are to spend more time learning and creating knives as this enables him to create even better knives and so it's exciting to stock these knives which are sure to become highly sought after as his brand and personal collection of knives increases.

The SG2 is a stamped knife rather than forged so this provides a consistent base for Myojin to work his magic on the finish and grind as he develops his skill and branches out on his own.

You're buying an early knife that boasts an excellent finish and sharpeness from Myojin's existing sharpening experience.

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Product details

Blade Length: 180mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Core Steel: SG2
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.

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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: Approx 62-63 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal teak with black buffalo horn
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: 10602

Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.

Blacksmith Profile

Myojin Naohito

Myojin has been working as a sharpener for more than 10 years and has an excellent reputation for the quality of his work and this can be evidenced in the finish on Konosuke's famous Fujiyama knives among others.

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Myojin Naohito SG2 Gyuto 180mm