Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Rainbow Damascus Santoku yukihiro-sakai The wooden core is sterilised

The wooden core is sterilised and fully enclosed in the plastic casing of the board and so not exposed

understated and incredibly light petty from Konosuke's GS+ range and finished with a beautiful octagonal chestnut handle

A superb mid sized all rounder with a very thin edge

Finished with a robust Western-style pakkawood handle

A great sized gyuto with the kengata tip

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Rainbow Damascus Santoku yukihiro-sakai The wooden core is sterilisedThe striking Ryuhyo rainbow damascus santoku is a little taller than most and with it's laser profile and features an exceptionally thin tip it's a superbly finished all rounder capable of general prep tasks as well as intricate work on smaller ingredients. This knife is balanced just around the end of the handle where it meets the blade.