Kagayaki KGR2-3 Professional Gyuto Chef's Knife - 8.2 Inch Japanese Kitchen Knife with R-2 Special Steel Blade & Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle | Perfect for Sushi, Meat Cutting & Precision Cooking

About Us Experience the joy of beauty, craftsmanship, and value by owning our JCK Original Kagayaki knives, a pinnacle of Japanese Yo-Bocho. Working closely with a special selection of Japan’s most talented and experienced blade smiths and artisans, we have steadily built up both the quality and affordability of the Kagayaki western style knives produced by JCK Original. JCK is located in Seki City, the Japanese cutlery capital. Here, fine knives are produced using over 800 years of Samurai sword-making tradition and history. JCK draws from this time-honored tradition to produce a wide range of top quality Japanese Chef’s knives. Experience a true work of art in your kitchen. The R-2 Clad KGR2-3 Professional Gyuto Knife is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship. Measuring 8.2 inches long and boasting highly reputable Japanese steel and an ergonomic hand-shaped Black Pakka Wood handle, this perfectly balanced tool is well suited to cutting most meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits. The Gyuto is a true multi-purpose knife. The R-2 Clad Series Japanese knives feature 3-layer construction blades with outer soft stainless steel to support the R-2 hard steel core (HRC63) and provide strength and ease of maintenance. The knives feature full tang construction, water-resistant black pakkawood handle scales, and stainless steel bolsters for extra durability and improved blade balance. They also include a matching wooden Saya (Sheath) with a decorative black lacquer finish. JCK Original Kagayaki Knives Working closely with a special selection of Japan’s most talented and experienced blade smiths and craftsmen, we have steadily built up both the quality and affordability of the knives under our JCK Original Kagayaki brand. Experience the joy of beauty, craftsmanship, and value of owning one of these Western style knives, the pinnacle of Japanese Yo-Bocho, proudly recommended by JCK. Fully Hand Sharpened R-2 Clad Blade (HRC63) featuring 3-layer construction. The softer outer layer of stainless steel supports the R-2 hard steel core for superior strength and ease of maintenance. The Black Pakka Wood Handle with Stainless Steel Bolster provides durability, reliable performance, and a timeless, professional appearance. Dimension KGR2-3 Gyuto 210mm (8.2") Cutting edge length: 210mm (8.2") Total Length: 325mm (12.7") Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.08") Blade Width: 45mm (1.7") Handle Length: 115mm (4.5") Total Weight: 179g (6.3oz) JCK Original Kagayaki Brand Concept We believe knives that claim to be "best-quality" and "practical" must offer great cutting performance, great edge retention and adequate strength, whilst also being easy to maintain and sharpen. They should also be functional, be beautiful and be well made, with good fit and finish. All of these elements are important to serious users and professionals, who demand and need highly practical, professional-quality knives. JCK Original Kagayaki knives were specifically developed to meet these requirements. Kagayaki Craftsmanship JCK Original Kagayaki knives are handcrafted by a team of special craftsman, using traditional handcrafting methods that have been handed down by many generations of experienced, skillful craftsmen in Seki City, the Japanese knife making capital that has been known as "The City of Blades" since the Muromachi era (1338-1573). Motivated by their passion and true craftsman’s spirit, they are determined and proud to carry on the Seki tradition of producing high-quality knives. JCK ORIGINAL Kagayaki R-2 Clad Series Knives In order to satisfy the demands of the world’s most experienced chefs and knife enthusiasts, our expert craftsmen have been refining techniques to make a new generation of steel knives. R-2 is a special Powdered Metallurgy High Speed Tool Steel that is heat-treated to HRC63. R-2 is made by a highly reputable Japanese company called Kobelco, and the steel offers remarkable cutting performance and edge retention. High-End Cutlery A True Multipurpose Knife - The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used for a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks. Suitable for cutting most meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits. JCK Original Kagayaki Brand Concept Kagayaki Craftsmanship JCK ORIGINAL Kagayaki R-2 Clad Series Knives High-End Cutlery The 'Essential Ingredients' of Best-Quality Knives: 水砥 (Mizu-to) "Whetstone Grinding and Sharpening" To ensure an optimum balance of high cutting performance, edge retention and strength, the blade is ground to have a thin, convex cross section and a fine edge. The blades are manually ground on a large wet grindstone; a process that requires the sensitive touch and skill of an experienced craftsman. By rapidly pivoting his hands up and down while grinding, the craftsman creates a slightly convex blade with a thin edge. It takes years of experience, dedication, passion and spirit to grind and sharpen top-quality, practical knife blades. The 'Essential Ingredients' of Best-Quality Knives: 歪取り (Hizumi-Tori) "Blade Straightening" After the heat treatment, grinding and sharpening processes, the Master Craftsman pays extra attention to straightening the blades. This hammering process might seem simple, but it requires an experienced craftsperson with sharp senses. Blade straightening aids efficiency and precision during the next manufacturing processes, so it is very important. This manual work is time-consuming, delicate and difficult, but it is essential for the production of top-quality, practical knives. 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