Shigeki Tanaka R2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm with Stabilised Maplewood Handle hado-knife Longer than a santoku the

Longer than a santoku the extra blade length means cutting meat is easier as it can be done in one pass

A perfect mid sized sujihiki in the range and quite simply - it's incredible

A great sized gyuto with the kengata tip

this knife performs every bit as well as it looks and Kurosaki-san's work on this range is rightfully popular and in high demand

The bunka shape handles meat

Shigeki Tanaka R2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm with Stabilised Maplewood Handle hado-knife Longer than a santoku theA superb example of design and performance in this extremely limited mid sized gyuto from Tanaka san, the layering in the steel and balance of the blade make paired with an excuisite full tang stabilised maplewood handle make this both a fabulous knife and real collectors piece.