{"product_id":"shigeki-tanaka-r2-33-layered-damascus-210mm-gyuto-black-series","title":"Shigeki Tanaka R2 Damascus 210mm Gyuto ( Black Series )","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ul9738\" data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"149\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono (田中一之刃物)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"479\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe origins of Tanaka's blade-making tradition date back to 1904 during the late Meiji era, when the family began forging sickles during the time of the Russo-Japanese War. In 1946, the workshop shifted its focus towards kitchen knives, laying the foundation for what would become one of Japan's respected knife-making families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"795\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn 2000, under the leadership of the third-generation blacksmith, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKazuyuki Tanaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (田中一之), the workshop was officially renamed Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono (田中一之刃物). Since then, the family has continued to uphold its commitment to traditional craftsmanship while embracing modern techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1151\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKazuyuki's son, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShigeki Tanaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (田中誠貴), began forging alongside his father in 1994. After training in the renowned knife-making region of Fukui, including experience at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTakefu Knife Village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the father-and-son team returned to Miki and produced knives under the marks \u003cem data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\"Shigeki Saku\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\"Hideyuki Saku\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1679\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs a fourth-generation blacksmith from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Shigeki Tanaka carries forward a proud family legacy while establishing his own distinctive style. His work is widely admired for its exceptional cutting performance, elegant profiles, and meticulous finishing. Today, Tanaka-san is regarded as one of Japan's most accomplished contemporary knife makers, with collectors and professional chefs around the world seeking out his creations for their beauty, performance, and unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eThis series showcases Tanaka-san's expertise in both metallurgy and craftsmanship. At its core is R2\/SG2 powdered stainless steel, heat-treated to approximately HRC 63, delivering outstanding edge retention, wear resistance, and cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eThe blade is clad in 33 layers of Damascus steel, creating flowing patterns that resemble ripples on water. Through multiple stages of acid etching and hand polishing, the Damascus finish develops remarkable depth and contrast. The result is a striking three-dimensional appearance that can be both seen and felt when running your fingers across the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eCombining exceptional cutting performance with captivating aesthetics, the Harukaze Series embodies the philosophy that a knife should be not only a tool, but also a work of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1679\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Shigeki Tanaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): R2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 layered Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurosome (Black Etched) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm ( 11.72 inch )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony with White Baffalo Horn Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 165g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eCraftsman Shigeki's Work\u003c\/em\u003e\" (名匠 誠貴作)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmain id=\"MainContent\" class=\"content-for-layout focus-none\" role=\"main\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17245728276678__main\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product--large product--left product--thumbnail_slider product--mobile-show grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-wrapper grid__item scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--17245728276678__main\" class=\"product__info-container product__column-sticky\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Care Instructions:**  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 stainless steel is a premium powdered steel known for its exceptional hardness, edge retention, and resistance to corrosion, making it a top choice for high-performance kitchen knives. To maintain SG2 stainless steel knives, it’s essential to hand wash them with mild soap and water, then immediately dry them to prevent water spots or potential corrosion. Avoid cutting on hard surfaces like glass or granite, and store the knife in a sheath or on a magnetic strip to protect the blade.To maintain the blade’s edge and its lifespan, avoid chopping bones and frozen foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17245728276678__related-products\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Masaru Knives Malaysia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45973675442374,"sku":null,"price":1632.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3114\/1318\/files\/IMG_6809.jpg?v=1782301465","url":"https:\/\/www.masaruknives.com\/products\/shigeki-tanaka-r2-33-layered-damascus-210mm-gyuto-black-series","provider":"Masaru Knives Malaysia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}