Shungo Ogata SG2 Kurouchi Black Finished Sujihiki 240mm Shitan Handle

Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata is a young craftsman at Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture.He started out as a computer programmer and later became a knife craftsman.He is well known for his careful finishing that pursues sharpness and functional beauty. Having given sharpening demonstrations and acted as a lecturer in France, he is one of the craftsmen whose future activities are exciting to follow.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Sujihiki
Steel Type: SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4″)
Blade Height: 41mm (1.6″)
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1″)
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4″)
Weight: 137g (4.8 ounces)

Use and Care
– Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
– Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
– Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
– Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.