Shiro Kamo SG2 Knives
SG2 - also known as R2 - is a powder metallurgy stainless steel that reaches 62-65 HRC with a grain structure fine enough to support an edge that most stainless steels cannot approach. Shiro Kamo works this steel at Takefu Village in Echizen, wrapping the SG2 core in Damascus stainless cladding that produces a flowing suminagashi pattern unique to each blade. The result is his best-selling line - and it earns that status. Thin geometry, hard edge, striking Damascus aesthetics, and the low-maintenance convenience of fully stainless construction. For cooks who want the performance ceiling of Japanese knife making without carbon steel care requirements, this is the line.
Kamo-san received the Dento-Kogei-shi title at 47 - master of traditional crafts, one of the most prestigious designations in Japanese knife making. His SG2 Damascus line reflects that mastery in the consistency of the grind and the quality of the edge finish across every knife in the range. Gyutos from 180mm to 240mm, a nakiri, santoku, petty, bunka, and sujihiki - a complete collection built around one steel done exceptionally well. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only to protect the edge at this hardness level.
- Blacksmith: Shiro Kamo
- Title: Dento-Kogei-shi
- Location: Takefu Village, Echizen, Japan
- Edge Steel: SG2 (R2) Powder Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Damascus Stainless
- HRC: 62-65
