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Ryusen Gurenhiryu SPG STRIX Chinese Cleaver 220mm w/ Saya

Ryusen Gurenhiryu SPG STRIX Chinese Cleaver 220mm w/ Saya

MOP$18,928.00

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: ~372mm
刃長 Blade Length: ~220mm
刃高 Blade Height: ~102mm(heel) ~100mm(mid) ~107mm(tip)
背厚 Spine Thickness: ~2.4mm
重量 Weight: ~544g
手柄 Handle: 穩定化楊木 Stablised Poplar
(附刀鞘 Saya Included)
P.S. This is not a boning cleaver

This masterpiece 220 mm SPG STRIX Chinese cleaver is the latest addition to the Gurenhiryu family. As always, the forging, sharpening, and polishing are top notch from the Ryusen team. The 63-layer Damascus has a subtle texture that is unique to each knife. The flame pattern connecting the handle and the blade represents the connection between the maker’s passion for manufacturing and the user’s passion for cooking.

SPG STRIX
This new, revolutionary steel embodies traditional Japanese forging techniques and enables the highest level of sharpness. It offers the same workability and durability as conventional stainless powder steels, but with a hardness of HRC65. SPG STRIX breaks all the conventional stainless steel rules, as it is relatively easy to sharpen and delivers an edge similar to carbon steel. It also offers excellent corrosion resistance and toughness.

Stablised Poplar Handle
Poplar is permeated and harden with scralet resin. It gives each handle a unique, complex and beautiful pattern.
(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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