{"title":"Line Collection For Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Damascus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-ironwood-sujihiki-210mm","title":"Tanaka R2 Ironwood Sujihiki 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka R2 Ironwood Sujihiki 210mm is a double-bevel Japanese slicer featuring SG2 powdered stainless steel and a desert ironwood handle, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise protein carving. This 210mm blade utilises a slim profile designed specifically for slicing tasks, reducing surface contact and friction when portioning meats or cutting terrines. The flat geometry supports long drawing cuts, while the stainless Damascus cladding provides an etched finish that distinguishes this line within Shigeki Tanaka’s top-end offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures between 62 and 64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution due to its powdered metallurgy. The san-mai stainless clad construction ensures the blade remains fully stainless and does not require reactive care. Shigeki Tanaka pairs this performance steel with a Bob Loveless-style western handle crafted from Mexican desert ironwood, reflecting his father Kazuyuki’s cross-cultural design legacy. Made in Miki City, this knife combines traditional Japanese bladesmithing with Western aesthetics to deliver specific balance and cutting performance for dedicated slicing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31586072133769,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_SJ210","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/P1077223__10329.1575263521.1280.1280.jpg?v=1577982709"},{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-damascus-gyuto-240mm-with-ironwood-western-handle","title":"Tanaka R2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm with Ironwood Western Handle w\/ Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka R2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife featuring SG2 powdered stainless steel and an ironwood western handle with guard, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking high-performance geometry with collectible aesthetics. Crafted by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this blade represents the top-end SG2 Kurozome Damascus line from Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono, combining functional cutting characteristics with an etched damascus surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto measures 236mm in edge length with a 50.6mm heel height and weighs 256g. The sanmai stainless damascus clad construction protects the SG2 core, which achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution inherent to powdered metallurgy. The spine tapers from 2.6mm at the heel to 1.0mm near the tip, supporting precise slicing, mincing, and chopping tasks. The Bob Loveless-inspired desert ironwood handle provides a distinct western grip profile that balances the blade's forward weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance while maintaining stainless properties for kitchen use. The etched damascus finish requires specific maintenance consideration as textured surfaces can retain residues more readily than polished steels. This knife suits users who value both technical performance metrics and artistic craftsmanship in their primary cutting tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42813076013277,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_GY240_IRWD","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7166.jpg?v=1782096805"},{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-etched-black-damascus-nakiri-165mm-ironwood-handle","title":"Tanaka R2 Etched Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Damascus Nakiri 165mm with ironwood handle is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise push cuts. The blade features an etched stainless Damascus clad san-mai construction using powdered SG2 steel hardened to 62-64 HRC, providing wear resistance and edge retention. This specific profile possesses a relatively flat edge that facilitates straight chopping through vegetables without rocking, ensuring full board contact for clean separation of produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe knife measures 170mm from tip to heel with a 49mm blade height at the heel and a consistent 2.0mm spine width throughout. Weighing 225g with a total length of 303mm, it pairs the high-performance geometry with a desert ironwood handle in the Bob Loveless style associated with this maker. As the top-end product in the Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono range, this model combines functional cutting performance with collectible artistic finish. Users should note that the etched Damascus surface requires specific maintenance considerations to preserve its appearance during regular kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43988446478557,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_NA165_IRON","price":1299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7154.jpg?v=1782096583"},{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-black-damascus-ironwood-petty-135mm","title":"Tanaka R2 Black Damascus Ironwood Petty 135mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka R2 Black Damascus Ironwood Petty 135mm is a stainless-clad utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precision detail work. Crafted by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this 135mm blade features SG2 powdered steel core with an etched stainless Damascus cladding in san-mai construction. The double bevel profile suits in-hand peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits or vegetables, while the 108g weight and 30mm heel height support controlled handling for intricate tasks like deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. The stainless Damascus clad exterior protects the core and presents an etched artistic finish that requires specific maintenance to preserve its appearance. This model pairs the high-performance geometry with a desert ironwood handle in the Bob Loveless style, reflecting Shigeki Tanaka’s signature balance of Western aesthetics and Japanese bladesmithing. The combination of powder steel performance, traditional Damascus artistry, and distinctive handle material positions this petty within the top tier of the Tanaka SG2 Kurozome Damascus line for collectors seeking functional craft mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528481566941,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_PT135","price":959.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC08746.jpg?v=1706831607"},{"product_id":"shigeki-tanaka-sg2-gyuto-210mm-ironwood-western-handle","title":"Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Gyuto 210mm Ironwood Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Gyuto 210mm is a stainless Damascus clad chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking high-performance geometry paired with an ergonomic Western handle. This 210mm blade features SG2 powdered steel hardened to 62-64 HRC, offering excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution. The san-mai stainless Damascus construction provides a fully stainless exterior that resists corrosion while maintaining the cutting performance of the SG2 core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto measures 204mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height and spine thickness tapering from 2.6mm at the heel to 1.0mm at the tip. The double bevel profile suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. Weighing 221g, the knife features a coke-bottle shaped Western handle crafted from desert ironwood, inspired by Bob Loveless designs to provide a secure grip through its tapered rear end and wider midsection. Made in Miki by Shigeki Tanaka, this etched Damascus finish requires specific maintenance care to preserve its artistic appearance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667657973981,"sku":"STAK-SG2DM-GY210WIRN","price":1299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Shigeki_Tanaka_SG2_Gyuto_210mm_Ironwood_Western_Handle-20240907-01.jpg?v=1725684052"},{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-etched-black-damascus-santoku-165mm-ironwood-handle","title":"Tanaka R2 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 165mm Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shigeki Tanaka 165mm Santoku features SG2\/R2 powdered stainless steel and an ironwood handle, best fitting enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking a collectible general-purpose knife with Western ergonomics. The blade employs san-mai stainless Damascus construction with an etched surface finish and a double bevel geometry. SG2\/R2 is a powdered tool steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel that achieves 62-64 HRC, offering high wear resistance and edge retention through uniform carbide distribution. This stainless clad build requires standard care for the etched Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 165mm Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks with a controllable tip that is less aggressive than a Gyuto. Measurements include a 49mm heel height, 2.0mm spine thickness at the heel, and 224.5g total weight. The coke-bottle shaped Western handle uses desert ironwood in a Bob Loveless-inspired design, featuring a wider midsection for secure grip and tapered ends for natural control. Crafted in Miki City by Shigeki Tanaka, this knife combines high-performance powder steel geometry with distinctive artistic finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490455736541,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_SA165_IRON","price":1199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TanakaR2EtchedBlackDamascusSantoku165mmIronwoodHandlea.jpg?v=1749804399"},{"product_id":"tanaka-sg2-damascus-sujihiki-210mm-burl-wa","title":"Tanaka Habakiri SG2 Damascus Sujihiki 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka Habakiri SG2 Damascus Sujihiki 210mm is a double-bevel slicer featuring an SG2 powdered steel core and stainless damascus cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise protein carving. This 210mm blade measures 2.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, with a 34mm heel height and 128g total weight. The slim profile reduces surface contact during slicing tasks, facilitating thin cuts of proteins, terrines, and patés with minimal friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution. The san-mai construction features a stainless damascus clad with an etched surface finish that requires maintenance to preserve its appearance. An octagonal WA handle crafted from stabilised birch burl provides a secure grip and balances the lightweight blade geometry. Produced by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this knife combines functional cutting performance with collectible artistic detailing suitable for dedicated users who value both precision and craftsmanship in their slicing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46661486969053,"sku":"TK-TKSG2WA-SJ210BR","price":649.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TanakaSG2Sujihiki210mmWA-20250813-02.jpg?v=1755050325"},{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-black-damascus-ironwood-petty-135mm-copy","title":"Tanaka R2 Black Damascus Ironwood Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka R2 Black Damascus Ironwood Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precision peeling, trimming, and detail work. Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this 150mm blade features SG2 powdered steel with a double bevel geometry and an etched san-mai stainless damascus cladding. The SG2 core measures between 62 and 64 HRC, providing wear resistance and edge retention suited to intricate kitchen tasks where maintaining a fine edge is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis petty knife pairs its high-performance blade with a coke-bottle shaped western handle crafted from desert ironwood, offering a secure grip through a wider midsection and tapered rear end. Weighing 118g with a 32mm heel height, the knife balances the ergonomic western profile with a slim 1.9mm spine at the heel that tapers to 0.7mm at the tip. As part of Tanaka’s SG2 Kurozome Damascus line, this piece combines functional cutting geometry with collectable artistic finish, representing the maker's integration of Japanese powder metallurgy and Western handle aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898848694493,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_PT150","price":989.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TanakaR2BlackDamascusIronwoodPetty150mmc_3c41f274-9b85-4868-99f9-3a066037d5fb.jpg?v=1761270418"},{"product_id":"tanaka-r2-etched-black-damascus-gyuto-180mm-ironwood-handle","title":"Tanaka R2 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 180mm Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Damascus Gyuto 180mm with ironwood handle is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking high-performance powder steel geometry paired with collectable aesthetics. The blade features an etched black damascus finish over stainless clad SG2\/R2 powdered steel, measuring 183mm in edge length with a heel height of 46mm. Spine thickness measures 2.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.5mm at mid and 1.1mm at tip, while total weight is 179g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2\/R2 powdered stainless steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers excellent edge retention through uniform carbide distribution that enhances toughness. The san-mai stainless damascus clad construction provides corrosion resistance alongside the decorative etched surface. This gyuto profile suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The coke-bottle shaped western handle uses desert ironwood inspired by Bob Loveless designs, featuring a tapered rear end and wider midsection for secure grip and control. Crafted in Miki City by Shigeki Tanaka, this knife combines traditional Japanese bladesmithing with distinctive cross-cultural handle design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898954633437,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_GY180_IRON","price":1069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TanakaR2EtchedBlackDamascusGyuto180mmIronwoodHandleb_bbf49e00-1601-473b-b30e-0e5b9282f040.jpg?v=1761270972"},{"product_id":"tanaka-habakiri-sg2-damascus-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Tanaka Habakiri SG2 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka Habakiri SG2 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm is a stainless clad slicer best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a long blade for protein carving. Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with a double bevel edge and sanmai stainless damascus cladding. The 241mm edge length and slim spine profile suit general slicing tasks, portioning large cuts of meat, and preparing terrines with reduced friction against soft proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. The blade has a 2.1mm spine at the heel tapering to 0.8mm at the tip and weighs 141g. An etched damascus surface finish distinguishes this line, though the textured pattern requires specific maintenance considerations during cleaning. This construction pairs high-performance geometry with the maker's signature balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal ebony wa handle provides a tapered geometric grip that complements the blade's functional design. The knife includes a saya for storage and protection. 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