{"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":1483000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7166.jpg?v=1782096805","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/tanaka-r2-damascus-gyuto-240mm-with-ironwood-western-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}