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Shibata Koutetsu
Shibata Kotetsu SG2 Gyuto 210mm
柴田 鋼鉄 SG2 牛刀 210mm
sg2-r2 Gyuto $150 - $300 ✓ Authentic Japanese
About This Knife
A laser-thin performance gyuto from Yoshikazu Shibata. The SG2 (R2) powdered steel core hits 62-63 HRC with a remarkably thin 1.7mm spine, delivering exceptional cutting feel. The octagonal rosewood handle balances the blade perfectly. Highly sought after in the enthusiast community.
Community Notes
"YouTube knife reviewers frequently feature Shibata Kotetsu knives as benchmark laser grind examples. Channels like JKI and Burrfection highlight the extreme thinness behind the edge and exceptional cutting performance, though note the knives require careful handling due to their delicate grind."
