Custom Limited Edition, Sukenari Special Steel Series SG-II Hon Kasumi Sakimaru Takohiki 270mm (10.6 inch, Single Bevel Edge, SCL-422)

This is the Custom Limited Edition and result for making one of a kinds, Custom Limited Edition Sukenari SG-II Hon Kasumi Single Bevel Edge Sakimaru Takohiki Knife.

As we often mention, Sukenari are always busy researching and challenging themselves to produce really special knives made from high-end and exotic steels. This time, Master Hanaki (President of Sukenari) has crafted some very practical and special Powdered High Speed Tool Steel Sakimaru Takohiki knives, which feature an SG-II cutting edge / blade core (HRc. 62 to 63) that has been forge welded with soft stainless steel.

If you are a professional or a serious home chef who demands high cutting performance, excellent edge retention and also ease of maintenance, these new Sukenari SG-II Hon Kasumi Sakimaru Takohiki knives are ideal.

SG-II is a well respected Powdered High Speed Tool Steel from Takefu Steel company. Master Hanaki believes SG-II (R-2) is one of the most practical cutlery steels because it can provide an excellent blend of high cutting performance, edge retention and ease of maintenance. Compared to blades made from very high hardness Powdered High Speed Tool Steels, such as ZDP-189, SG-II blades are easier to sharpen and offer better price-performance.

Over 80 years of experience in knife making and knowledge of ancient forging techniques have enabled Sukenari to create fine masterpieces from special high-end steels like SG-II (Super Gold No.2 Powdered High Speed Tool Steel). Perfectly mirror polished, these SG-II Sakimaru Takohiki knives are beautifully sharpened using a complex hand sharpening process that uses water-cooled grinding wheels. This is one of the most important handcrafting processes because it allows Sukenari to produce knives that possess excellent blade geometry and cutting performance.

This Custom Limited Edition Sukenari SG-II Hon Kasumi Sakimaru Takohiki Knife comes with  a Innovative Octagonal Olivewood Handle with a Turquoise Composite Stone Ferrule & Butt with White Spacers. A matching Handcrafted Magnolia wood Saya (Sheath) with a black pakkawood Saya pin is also included with the knife. 

The Sakimaru Takohiki is a variation of the Yanagiba and Takohiki, and is used for much the same purposes. Sakimaru Takohiki are easily identifiable by their blade tips, which look similar to that of a Katana. Their blades have a straight spine similar to the Takohiki, and a slightly curved edge like the Yanagiba, resulting in a knife which looks somewhat like a combination of the two. 

Specification

Knife Model: Custom Limited Edition, Sukenari SG-II Hon Kasumi Sakimaru Takohiki 270mm (Single Bevel Edge)

Blade Material: SG-II Powdered High Speed Tool Steel

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 63

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Single Bevel Edge

Handle Material: Octagonal Olivewood Handle with a Turquoise Composite Stone Ferrule & Butt with White Spacers

Saya Included: Yes.