Kei Kobayashi SG2 Damascus Santoku 170mm, Ebony Handle Horn Ferrule
A$419.95
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The Kei Kobayashi SG2 Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife best fit for users requiring precise straight push cuts through produce. Crafted in Seki by a maker known for ultra-thin laser grinds and flawless fit and finish, this blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel with a Migaki surface finish. The flat edge profile ensures full contact with the chopping board during downward strokes, facilitating clean separation of ingredients without rocking motions.
This san-mai stainless clad construction measures 172mm at the edge with a 50mm heel height and tapers from 1.8mm at the heel to 1.6mm at the tip. Weighing 143g, the knife pairs lightweight balance with the wear resistance and edge retention characteristic of SG2 steel hardened to 62-64 HRC. Kei Kobayashi’s background as a sharpener informs the edge geometry and immaculate finish of this nakiri, which serves as a double-bevel alternative designed for penetrating firm vegetables while offering a rounded tip for operational safety.
Detailed Specifications
| Steel | SG2 / R2 | Powdered | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Profile | Santoku |
| Handle | Octagonal Ebony Blonde Horn |
| Edge Length | 172 mm|6 49/64″ |
| Heel Height | 49 mm|1 59/64″ |
| Width @ Heel | 1.9 mm|5/64″ |
| Width @ Mid | 1.8 mm|5/64″ |
| Width @ 1cm from Tip | 1.0 mm|3/64″ |
| Weight | 143 g|5.0 oz |
