Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus BLUE Santoku 165mm meta-no-sync He began making knives from

He began making knives from scratch about 10 years ago

Instead of working for their mentors

or featherstick with ease

Working with stainless steels such as VG10 and VG1 ensures they take and keep an edge just as well as some of the fancier Japanese knives out there but aren’t as fragile or prone to rust as knives made from high-carbon steel

Albert-Karl Turk founded Turk Pans in the Ruhr Valley

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus BLUE Santoku 165mm meta-no-sync He began making knives fromAbout the Finish This knife has been electroplated to achieve the BLUE finish. Electroplated surfaces are durable but do require hand washing with a gentle cloth. About the Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo This Hatsukokoro stunner pairs SG2 Black Damascus steel with a whisper thin grind that makes it feel like you're wielding air. Crafted in Seki by artisans who've perfected their tradesknife makers, handle makers, sharpenersit's proof that machine forged blades