Kei Kobayashi R2 Special Finished RS8R Japanese Chef's Knife SET

May 30,2024

Kei Kobayashi R2 Special Finished RS8R Japanese Chef's Knife SET (Gyuto210-Gyuto240-Slicer-Bunka-Santoku-Vegetable-Petty) with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle.
[General Features]Kei Kobayashi R2 Special Finished Knives are made with a core of SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) micro carbide powder stainless steel, one of the hardest blade steel in the world, sandwiched between a layer of softer stainless for ease of sharpening.The blade provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness.Moreover, the hairline finished blade with skilled Kobayashi's technique provides sharper edge than that by other craftspersons, and the blade insertion point into the handle is --- sometimes undervalued and overlooked --- nicely finished to keep beautility.The handle is made of Octagonal-shaped Rosewood with Red Wood Ferrule for beauty and durability.(Please be noted that the ferrule is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)[Product details]- Blade Steel Type : SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel Core- Blade Edge : Double-Edged (50/50 balanced, available for left-handed-right-handed)- Spine Thickness : approx. 2.0mm- Hardness Rockwell C scale (HRC) : approx. 63- Handle Material : Octagonal-shaped Rosewood with Red Wood Ferrule- Brand NEW- Made in JAPAN- This set includes the following items,Item No.Item NameBlade LengthTotal LengthWeightBlade EdgeKB-R2C-SL270-RS8RSlicer(Sujihiki)270mm (10.6in.)422mm (16.6in.)135gDouble edgedKB-R2C-CH240-RS8RGyuto Knife240mm (9.4in.)393mm (15.5in.)150gDouble edgedKB-R2C-CH210-RS8RGyuto Knife210mm (8.3in.)355mm (14.0in.)120gDouble edgedKB-R2C-SA170-RS8RSantoku Knife170mm (6.7in.)315mm (12.4in.)122gDouble edgedKB-R2C-BK170-RS8RBunka Knife170mm (6.7in.)315mm (12.4in.)108gDouble edgedKB-R2C-VG165-RS8RNakiri(Vegetable)165mm (6.5in.)310mm (12.2in.)140gDouble edgedKB-R2C-PT150-RS8RPetty Knife(Utility)150mm (5.9in.)278mm (10.9in.)68gDouble edged[about Kei Kobayashi]Kei Kobayashi joined his father's company in Seki, Japan and recently established his own knife brand for excellent finish & razor sharp edges.His talented knifemaking & sharpening technique are known unrivalled by the others, and he works for some top blacksmiths.We highly recommend his knives for your loved one and important persons as gift, because you'll be sure to recognize the different level quality of his knives made with great attention to detail. 

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