Ryuhyo translates to flowing ice, a name that reflects the smooth, gliding cut of this santoku and the clean, flowing pattern in its Damascus cladding.
The core is SG2 powdered stainless steel, valued for exceptional hardness and edge retention along with relatively easy sharpening for a steel this hard. The blade geometry favors slicing, dicing, and mincing, with a broad, flat profile near the heel that transitions into a gentle belly toward the tip, helping with both control and food release.
The handle is an octagonal ebony in the traditional wa style, giving the knife a refined, balanced feel in hand that pairs well with the mirror polished Damascus pattern on the blade.
Care Instructions:Hand wash with mild soap and dry thoroughly after use rather than using the dishwasher or abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the edge and finish. Avoid cutting through frozen foods or hard bones. Store the knife in a saya, on a magnetic strip, or in a block to protect the edge, and maintain it with a ceramic rod or strop between sharpenings, moving to water stones when a full sharpening is needed.
The core is SG2 powdered stainless steel, valued for exceptional hardness and edge retention along with relatively easy sharpening for a steel this hard. The blade geometry favors slicing, dicing, and mincing, with a broad, flat profile near the heel that transitions into a gentle belly toward the tip, helping with both control and food release.
The handle is an octagonal ebony in the traditional wa style, giving the knife a refined, balanced feel in hand that pairs well with the mirror polished Damascus pattern on the blade.
Care Instructions:Hand wash with mild soap and dry thoroughly after use rather than using the dishwasher or abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the edge and finish. Avoid cutting through frozen foods or hard bones. Store the knife in a saya, on a magnetic strip, or in a block to protect the edge, and maintain it with a ceramic rod or strop between sharpenings, moving to water stones when a full sharpening is needed.
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Line: Ryuhyo
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: SG2 (R2) Powdered Stainless
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- HRC: 62-64
- Finish: Mirror Polished Damascus
- Engraving: Laser Etched Logo
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Octagonal Ebony
- Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g)
- Blade Length: 177 mm
- Total Length: 315 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 49 mm
