{"title":"SG-2\/R-2","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e steel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e which labels it as \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e (according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com). \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e forming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2 \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is ideal for professionals who have the highest demands on their tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nakiri-16-5-cm-shiro-kamo-damascus-sg2","title":"Nakiri 16,5 cm Shiro Kamo Damascus SG2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Powder Steel SG2 (Core) enveloped by stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003eRose wood, pakka ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness Rockwell (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 63-64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16,5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3891\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"286\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKNIFE CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic principle of maintaining stainless steel knives is to wipe them dry. Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names. \u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e steel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely \u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by \u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e which labels it as \u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e (according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com). \u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e forming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names. \u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e steel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely \u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by \u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e which labels it as \u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e (according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com). \u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e forming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The knife should\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. 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This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This steel is ideal for professionals who have the highest demands on their tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Japan-knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46475868995931,"sku":"KOBAYASHI SG2 BUNKA","price":289.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/3496\/7175\/products\/bunka-17-cm-kei-kobayashi-sg2_0007_1.jpg?v=1680449264"},{"product_id":"santoku-18-cm-takeshi-saji-red-turquise-r-2","title":"Santoku 18 cm Takeshi Saji Red Turquise R-2 LIMITED","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Powder Steel R-2 (Core) enveloped by stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed Turquise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness Rockwell (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 63-64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31,0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18,0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 239 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3891\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"286\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKNIFE CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic principle of maintaining stainless steel knives is to wipe them dry. Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is ideal for professionals who have the highest demands on their tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Japan-knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46810325025115,"sku":"D-1705","price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/3496\/7175\/files\/gyuto-21-cm-yoshimi-katoi-sg200010.php.jpg?v=1686134546"},{"product_id":"nakiri-16-5-cm-yoshimi-katoi-sg2","title":"Nakiri 16,5 cm Yoshimi Kato SG2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Powder Steel SG-2 (Core) enveloped by stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry wood, pakkawood ferrule \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness Rockwell (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16,5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"286\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3891\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKNIFE CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe basic principle of maintaining stainless steel knives is to wipe them dry. Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. 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It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is ideal for professionals who have the highest demands on their tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Japan-knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830528233819,"sku":"D-1702","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/3496\/7175\/files\/santoku-16-5-cm-yoshimi-kato-sg200010.php.jpg?v=1686681643"},{"product_id":"gyuto-18-cm-yoshimi-kato-sg2","title":"Gyuto 18 cm Yoshimi Kato SG2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Powder Steel SG-2 (Core) enveloped by stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry wood, pakkawood ferrule \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness Rockwell (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32,4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18,0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"286\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3891\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/japan-knives.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/knife-dimensions.jpg\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKNIFE CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe basic principle of maintaining stainless steel knives is to wipe them dry. Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appearance of small spots of rust\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is completely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eonly be used as a cutting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\/SG2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,25 – 1,45%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,80 – 2,20%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14,00 – 16,00%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,30 – 3,30%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,40%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,03%,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2 and SG2 steels are basically the same steels, sold under different names.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eR2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel is distributed by one of the leaders in Japanese steel production, namely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKobelco Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is also purchased by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakefu Steel Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich labels it as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(according to Koki Iwahara of JapaneseChefsKnife.Com).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is powder-coated, high-speed steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the unique production process, this steel has a very high degree of purity, precisely selected chemical composition and an intricately designed structure. It has an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoutstanding sharpness at the level of 64 HRC, it is harder than most powder steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the significant share of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emolybdenum and vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforming carbides. A significant amount of vanadium, in addition to improving the hardness and abrasion resistance of steel, does not reduce plastic properties, and even improves impact strength and elasticity. The very high content of molybdenum, improving the strength properties, together with chromium also affects the corrosion resistance of this steel. R2 \/ SG2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeps sharpness for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it is maintenance-free,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith excellent blades, even better than the iconic ZDP-189\u003c\/strong\u003e. This steel is ideal for professionals who have the highest demands on their tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Japan-knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830550974811,"sku":"D-1703ORI","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/3496\/7175\/files\/nakiri-16-5-cm-yoshimi-kato-orii-sg200008.jpg?v=1686682051"}],"url":"https:\/\/japan-knives.com\/collections\/sg-2-r-2.oembed?page=6","provider":"Japan-knives.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}