SG2 - also known as R2 - is a powdered metallurgical stainless steel that achieves 62 HRC through a grain structure too fine to reach with conventional steel making. The result is edge retention that outlasts standard stainless at comparable hardness, combined with full corrosion resistance and a sharpness potential that rewards cooks who develop their sharpening technique. Yu Kurosaki uses it at the core of the Senko Ei line, built in Echizen after over twenty years of production under top Japanese blacksmiths. San mai construction, stainless cladding, rosewood octagonal handle with blonde maple ferrule.
The santoku at 172mm blade length is the all-purpose compact knife in the Senko Ei line - well-suited for cooks who prefer a shorter blade for daily prep. Kristopher describes his first Kurosaki knife as something that will not be his last - using it off and on in his restaurant for two months, with everyone who picked it up or even looked at it saying something good. The fit and finish, the SG2 edge performance, and the Senko visual identity all draw consistent praise. At 4.5 oz and 46mm height it handles slicing, dicing, and mincing with equal ease. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Two five-star reviews. Kristopher calls this his first Yu Kurosaki knife - and says it will not be his last. Using it in his restaurant for two months, everyone who picked it up or even looked at it had something good to say. The fit and finish draws specific praise. Raphael calls it beautiful and good-performing - happy to have it in his collection. The Senko Ei santoku converts buyers into Kurosaki repeat customers consistently.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a fully stainless powdered steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - SG2 at 62 HRC rewards a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings. The convex grind benefits from a flat stone used with light, consistent pressure to maintain the geometry.
The santoku at 172mm blade length is the all-purpose compact knife in the Senko Ei line - well-suited for cooks who prefer a shorter blade for daily prep. Kristopher describes his first Kurosaki knife as something that will not be his last - using it off and on in his restaurant for two months, with everyone who picked it up or even looked at it saying something good. The fit and finish, the SG2 edge performance, and the Senko visual identity all draw consistent praise. At 4.5 oz and 46mm height it handles slicing, dicing, and mincing with equal ease. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Two five-star reviews. Kristopher calls this his first Yu Kurosaki knife - and says it will not be his last. Using it in his restaurant for two months, everyone who picked it up or even looked at it had something good to say. The fit and finish draws specific praise. Raphael calls it beautiful and good-performing - happy to have it in his collection. The Senko Ei santoku converts buyers into Kurosaki repeat customers consistently.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a fully stainless powdered steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - SG2 at 62 HRC rewards a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings. The convex grind benefits from a flat stone used with light, consistent pressure to maintain the geometry.
- Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: SG2 (R2) Powdered Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 62
- Finish: Senko
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Blond Maple Wood
- Weight: 4.5 oz (128g)
- Blade Length: 172mm
- Total Length: 313mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great Knife Kurosaki Senko SG2 Santoku 165mmPosted By: Kristopher Lee
24 people found this review helpful
This is my first Yu Kurosaki knife and it WILL NOT be my last! If you're looking at this knife I'm sure you have already done research on what you want/need and felt all the hype. I have been using this knife off and on for a couple months in my resturant and everyone who has used it to slice, dice or even looked at it had somthing good to say. The fit and finish is one of my personal favorites, the way the knife looks is just stunning. The performance can match too! Have no fear getting this knife. I wish we had a shop around here so I could check out all his outstanding tsuchime work!
Cheers!
Kris
24 people found this review helpful
This is my first Yu Kurosaki knife and it WILL NOT be my last! If you're looking at this knife I'm sure you have already done research on what you want/need and felt all the hype. I have been using this knife off and on for a couple months in my resturant and everyone who has used it to slice, dice or even looked at it had somthing good to say. The fit and finish is one of my personal favorites, the way the knife looks is just stunning. The performance can match too! Have no fear getting this knife. I wish we had a shop around here so I could check out all his outstanding tsuchime work!
Cheers!
Kris
