Premium Enso SG2 Japanese Chef Knife - 8" Gyuto with 101-Layer Stainless Damascus Steel - Handcrafted in Japan - Perfect for Sushi, Meat Cutting & Professional Kitchen Use

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. The Enso SG2 Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso SG2 features an extremely sharp cutting edge. Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, which is enveloped by 101 layers combined with alternating soft and hard stainless steel. The corrosion resistant powdered carbon steel has an unprecedented 63 Rockwell hardness. Powdered steel is used because it ensures a high degree of purity and strength. The resulting blade is extremely hard, ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The surface impresses a fascinating Damascus design pattern. The handle is made of black canvas micarta with a stainless steel bolster, red spacers and Samurai Crest. The engraved end-cap of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel, which provides outstanding stability and balance. Enso SG2 - Exceptionally Sharp The Blade Enso SG2 blades are constructed of 101-layer stainless steel Damascus with SG2 Micro Carbide powder steel cutting core. The knives are heat treated to a 63 on the Rockwell scale. Each Enso SG2 knife features hand-engraved Japanese kanji that is etched by a Japanese artisan. The Handle All Enso SG2 knives feature a black canvas micarta handle with a stainless steel bolster, red spacers and Samurai Crest. The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability and balance. The engraved end piece of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel. The Edge The incredibly sharp Enso SG2 blades are hand ground to an approximate 12° cutting angle and features a double bevel edge for right or left-handed users. The Japanese kanji is hand engraved on the blade. Hand-Engraved Japanese Blade Kanji Each Enso SG2 knife features blade kanji that is hand-engraved by a Japanese artisan. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are Enso which means Harmony in Japanese. The last four characters are Hyaku Ichi Sō-kō, which means 101 Layer Steel. The Japanese character on the end piece of the handle is Minori which means Harvest in Japanese. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan by Expert Knife Artisans Enso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in Japan. Seki is a city that is rich with history and cultural tradition. It is said that the incredible quality of knives that are produced in Seki City is founded in the technology and beliefs of the ancient Seki sword smiths. Today's Seki knifemakers combine knowledge, craft and tradition to develop the highest quality knives from the ground up, designed to fit a variety of purposes and lifestyles. Enso SG2 Chef's Knife Enso HD Chef's Knife Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 4.8 out of 5 stars 664 Price $239.95$239.95 $99.95$99.95 Cutting Core SG2 Powder Steel VG10 Hardness 63 Rockwell 61 Rockwell Double-Bevel Edge (Suitable for both Right and Left-Handed Use) ✓ ✓ Blade Angle 12° 12° Blade Finish High-Polish Hammered Number of Damascus Layers 101 37 Handle Material Black Canvas Micarta Black Canvas Micarta Samurai Crest & Engraved End Cap ✓ no data Japanese Blade Kanji Hand-Engraved Machine-Pressed Origin Japan Japan