{"title":"Line Collection For Takayuki SPG2 Damascus WA","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-spg2-kengata-k-tip-gyuto-190mm-sg2","title":"Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Kengata Gyuto 190mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Kengata Gyuto 190mm is a double-bevel chef's knife featuring Takefu SG2 powdered stainless steel, best fitting first-timers and professional chefs seeking high edge retention in a general-purpose profile. This 190mm blade measures 203mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height and weighs 198g, providing a substantial feel for mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The sanmai stainless damascus clad construction features a tsuchime surface finish and protects the SG2 core, which achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution inherent to powdered metallurgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel offers excellent wear resistance and fine sharpness but is relatively hard to sharpen due to its hardness and composition. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a durable grip for precise handling during culinary tasks. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach involving skilled blacksmiths, sharpeners, and handle makers working within the Sakai Takayuki collective to maintain traditional production standards at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630140739805,"sku":"ST-SPG2TSU-KGY190","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TakayukiSPG2K-tipGyuto190mm-20250801-06.jpg?v=1754274345"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-spg2-bunka-190mm-kengata-santoku-sg2","title":"Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm (Kengata Santoku)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Takefu SG2 powdered steel and a stainless Damascus clad san-mai construction, best fit for first-timers and professional chefs seeking a pointier Santoku profile. This Kengata Santoku measures 160mm in edge length with a 45mm heel height and weighs 160g, featuring a distinctive reverse tanto tip and straighter edge that suits slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. The Tsuchime surface finish pairs with the stainless cladding to provide a functional blade texture while maintaining stainless properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SG2 powdered steel core achieves 62-64 HRC and offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution, though it is relatively hard to sharpen. This stainless steel composition ensures the blade does not require the reactive care associated with carbon cores. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a durable grip for precise handling during culinary tasks. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach that delivers consistent quality within the Takayuki SPG2 Damascus WA line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630178554077,"sku":"ST-SPG2TSU-BU165","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TakayukiSPG2K-tipSanotku165mm-20250801-07.jpg?v=1754275203"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-spg2-kengata-gyuto-210mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife featuring Takefu SG2 powdered stainless steel, best fit for first-timers and professional chefs seeking high edge retention in a general-purpose profile. This 210mm gyuto measures 46mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 2.0mm tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, weighing 192g for balanced handling during mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with sanmai stainless damascus cladding over an SG2 core hardened to 62-64 HRC, this blade offers excellent wear resistance and achieves fine sharpness through uniform carbide distribution inherent to powdered metallurgy. The tsuchime surface finish provides visual texture on the stainless clad body, which resists corrosion and requires less maintenance than reactive carbon steels. While SG2 delivers sustained cutting performance, the steel's hardness makes sharpening relatively demanding and suits users prepared for specialised maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, Japan, this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach involving dedicated blacksmiths, sharpeners, and handle makers working within the Sakai Takayuki collective. The WA handle configuration pairs with the double-bevel geometry to support varied kitchen techniques across vegetables and proteins. This construction delivers consistent quality from one of Sakai's most established brands, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern powdered steel technology for daily professional or home use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544172380381,"sku":"ST-SPG2TSU-KGY210","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2767.jpg?v=1772684761"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-takayuki-spg-2-damascus-wa.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}