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Ryusen Gurenhiryu Kai SPG STRIX Nakiri 155mm w/ Saya

Ryusen Gurenhiryu Kai SPG STRIX Nakiri 155mm w/ Saya

£530.00

鋼芯 Core Steel: SPG STRIX
硬度 Hardness: HRC65
夾鋼 Cladding: 63層大馬士革(不鏽鋼) 63 Layered Damascus (Stainless)
刀刃結構 Bevel: 雙刃 Double
總長 Full Length: ~325mm
刃長 Blade Length: ~155mm
刃高 Heel Height: ~48mm
背厚 Spine Thickness: ~2mm
重量 Weight: ~166g
手柄 Handle: 穩定化楊木 Stablised Poplar


○ Blade made of new material "SPG STRIX®" that enables the highest level of sharpness.
The blade is made of new material "SPG STRIX®" that embodies traditional Japanese steel forging techniques. The new material "SPG STRIX®" has the same workability and durability as conventional stainless steel powder steel, but has a hardening hardness of HRC65, the highest level of hardness of stainless steel blade steel. It exhibits optimal performance for knives, such as "best sharpness brought by high hardness," "ease of sharpening and edge attachment like carbon steel," and "excellent corrosion resistance and toughness."
The beautiful blade shape reminiscent of the curve of a Japanese sword maintains an appropriate space between the handle and the cutting board, creating an innovative style that allows it to smoothly cut into ingredients with little force.
The shimmering pattern at the boundary between the blade and the handle is applied by hand by craftsmen one by one, and is inspired by flames (blazes) that express the maker's passion for craftsmanship and the user's passion for cooking.

○ Stabilized Wood Handle
The handle is made of stabilized wood, using the natural wood "poplar". Stabilized wood is wood that has been stabilized by permeating it with resin and hardening it. The uneven density inside the wood causes differences in how the resin permeates, creating a unique and complex pattern that makes the most of the texture of natural wood. By permeating the poplar with scarlet resin, a beautiful pattern is created with red-stained grain and burl.

(Please note that wood is a natural material. Every handle will differ from one to another, from batch to batch. We can only dispatch in random. If you wish to pick from our stock, please kindly come to our retail store in Wan Chai)

Steel Info

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel offers strong rust resistance and is relatively easy to maintain, making it ideal for both home kitchens and busy professional environments. However, stainless steel is not completely rust-proof. Exposure to high humidity over extended time can still corrode the steel. After cleaning, please dry the blade immediately and ensure it is completely dry before storage. 

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel generally contains little or no chromium, which makes it less resistant to rust. It is recommended to keep a slightly damp towel handy to wipe the blade regularly during use to maintain cleanliness. Before storage, apply a thin coat of knife oil to help prevent rust. Over time, a natural patina will form, turning the blade grey blue-ish. It actually helps protect the blade from corrosion. 

Nowadays, many carbon steel knives feature stainless steel cladding. In these cases, only the exposed cutting edge and spine require extra attention. However, if the cladding is made of soft iron, the entire knife remains susceptible to rust and should be handled with care.

 The table below provides a simple classification of stainless steel and carbon steel

 

Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel

Hardness <HRC60

440C, MV

SK

AUS-6, AUS-8

 

Hardness HRC60-63

AUS-10

Shirogami (White 1, White 2)

Hyper MV

Aogami (Blue Super, Blue 1, Blue 2)

Cobalt Special, Coreless

 

Swedish Steel

 

Ginsan (Silver 3)

 

VG-1, VG-2, VG-5, VG-7, VG-10, VG XEOS, VG10W

 

ATS-34, ATS-314

 

SLD*, SKD-12*

 

SG-2, SRS-13

 

Hardness >HRC63

SPG STRIX

Chromax

ZDP189

HAP40

*These steels contain slightly less chromium and are often referred to as semi-stainless, yet still offer good corrosion resistance.

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