Tojiro Kiritsuke Gyuto Reppu SG2 210mm (8.3″)

Are you looking for a knife that is incredibly light, precise, and embodies minimalist elegance? Look no further than the new TOJIRO REPPU SG2 knife collection. Crafted from high-performance SG2 powder steel and fitted with an elegantly designed teak Japanese handle, this knife line combines exceptional durability, precision, and style! Each knife has a special NFC sticker that you can scan with your phone to see the knife’s Crfiticate of Authenticity.

The TOJIRO Kiritsuke Gyuto Reppu SG2 210mm (8.3″) is a highly efficient knife for various kitchen tasks. The SG2 powder steel core ensures long-lasting sharpness, offering exceptional hardness, resistance to wear, and the ability to maintain a razor-sharp edge through extended use. At the same time, the kiritsuke gyuto shape, with its rounded belly and slightly curved tip, allows it to be used with precision and ease for everything from slicing meat to preparing vegetables.

BLADE SHAPE:
Gyuto is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.

STEEL:
SG2 steel is a powder steel, renowned for its hardness and subsequent edge retention—due to a high carbon (C) content of 1.5%. The steel is also high in chromium (Cr)—around 15%, which adds to corrosion resistance and Molybdenum (Mo) which improves the blade’s wear resistance. SG2 steel blades will be able to achieve a fine sharpness due to the fine microstructure of the steel and will keep it—without having to worry about maintenance and corrosion.

LAMINATION:
You won’t believe the out-of-the-box sharpness! The san mai (see article Blade Construction: Lamination for more) blade construction with the SG2 powder steel core (63 HRC!) has the ability to stay sharp almost indefinitely. It’s perfectly balanced, so even after long hours of food preparation, it feels lightweight in your hand.

GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.

BLADE FINISH:
The minimalistic-looking, highly polished (also called migaki finish- see article Blade Construction: Blade Finish for more) blade is extremely thin, which allows the user to work precisely even with the smallest pieces of ingredients. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.

HANDLE:
The knife features an octagon Japanese (Wa) style handle made from teak wood, known for its durability and elegant appearance. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use.

ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
TOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO’s focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO’s knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO’s main focus? Sharpness! A big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊

Take a look inside the TOJIRO smithy and learn more about their master blacksmith Tomoo Matsumura in the following video: