Myojin Cobalt Special COSP Bunka 180mm Ebony Handle Deboning Blue 2 steel measures 61-63

Blue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening

I have long wanted one of Saji-san's R2/SG2 blades

(Good Design and Long-Life Design award winner in 1996)

offering a controllable chopping experience for home cooks

before pushing it into the soft ho-wood

Myojin Cobalt Special COSP Bunka 180mm Ebony Handle Deboning Blue 2 steel measures 61-63The Myojin Riki Cobalt Special COSP Bunka 180mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for first timers and professional chefs seeking a pointier Santoku profile with high edge retention. Crafted in Tosa by Naohito Myojin, this double bevel blade features an Ukiba surface finish and measures 169mm in edge length with a 48mm heel height. The distinctive reverse tanto tip and straighter edge facilitate precise slicing, dicing, and chopping