Art is a fitting word for a Shiro Kamo knife, and it is one reason why he is one of the most popular and sought-after blacksmiths we carry at Chef Knives To Go. Awarded the Dento-Kogei-shi title — meaning master of traditional crafts — at just 47 years old, Kamo-san works at the Takefu Knife Village cooperative in Echizen, Japan with a small, tightly supervised crew. Every stage of production stays in-house under his direct oversight, and the consistency and refinement of the finished knives reflects that commitment at every level.
The sujihiki is Japan dedicated slicing knife — long, narrow, and designed for pulling cuts that glide through proteins, fish, and roasts with minimal resistance. This one brings Kamo-san's signature SG2 Damascus treatment to that format with stunning results. The stainless Damascus cladding is etched to reveal a beautifully flowing layered pattern, and fine hand-chiseled kanji script adds to the visual drama. The SG2 core is hardened to 63+ HRC for exceptional edge retention and stain resistance that makes daily maintenance straightforward. The profile is nearly flat with a slightly lifted tip, and the blade is light but not a laser — there is enough substance to feel confident and precise through long slicing cuts. Fit and finish are excellent throughout, and the wa rosewood octagonal handle is beautifully fitted and comfortable in hand.
What Customers Are Saying:
Customers describe Kamo-san's knives as outstanding — beautifully made, extremely sharp, and very enjoyable to both use and look at. The design of this Damascus line has proven so compelling that one customer reports a knife-making friend used it as the model for his next creation. These are knives worth the extra cost for those who value both performance and artistry in equal measure.
Care Instructions:
SG2 is a stainless steel but its hardness makes it more susceptible to chipping than softer alloys. Use on wood or rubber cutting boards only and avoid hard materials, bones, and frozen foods. Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the keen edge between full sharpenings.
The sujihiki is Japan dedicated slicing knife — long, narrow, and designed for pulling cuts that glide through proteins, fish, and roasts with minimal resistance. This one brings Kamo-san's signature SG2 Damascus treatment to that format with stunning results. The stainless Damascus cladding is etched to reveal a beautifully flowing layered pattern, and fine hand-chiseled kanji script adds to the visual drama. The SG2 core is hardened to 63+ HRC for exceptional edge retention and stain resistance that makes daily maintenance straightforward. The profile is nearly flat with a slightly lifted tip, and the blade is light but not a laser — there is enough substance to feel confident and precise through long slicing cuts. Fit and finish are excellent throughout, and the wa rosewood octagonal handle is beautifully fitted and comfortable in hand.
What Customers Are Saying:
Customers describe Kamo-san's knives as outstanding — beautifully made, extremely sharp, and very enjoyable to both use and look at. The design of this Damascus line has proven so compelling that one customer reports a knife-making friend used it as the model for his next creation. These are knives worth the extra cost for those who value both performance and artistry in equal measure.
Care Instructions:
SG2 is a stainless steel but its hardness makes it more susceptible to chipping than softer alloys. Use on wood or rubber cutting boards only and avoid hard materials, bones, and frozen foods. Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the keen edge between full sharpenings.
- Blacksmith: Shiro Kamo
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Workshop: Takefu Knife Village
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: SG2 Powdered Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Damascus
- HRC: 63+
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50
- Handle: Wa Rosewood Octagonal
- Weight: 4.9 oz (138 g)
- Blade Length: 270 mm
- Total Length: 420 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 40 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Shiro Kamo SG2 Damascus Petty 120 mm IronwoodPosted By: Chris Kagan
29 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding knife, beautifully made and extremely sharp. It is very enjoyable to use and look at. If there are any criticisms, I would say the pins could be completely flush, and they are almost completely flush, and while not a criticism the steel does chip easily, but that is my not being careful enough. The design is so gorgeous that a friend who makes knives used the model for his next knife creation. Highly recommended. It is worth the extra cost for this quality.
29 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding knife, beautifully made and extremely sharp. It is very enjoyable to use and look at. If there are any criticisms, I would say the pins could be completely flush, and they are almost completely flush, and while not a criticism the steel does chip easily, but that is my not being careful enough. The design is so gorgeous that a friend who makes knives used the model for his next knife creation. Highly recommended. It is worth the extra cost for this quality.
