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title: "SG2 Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - 101 Layer Stainless Damascus Gyuto, 8\""
brand: "enso"
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# 8" precision blade Handcrafted in Seki, Japan 101-layer Damascus steel SG2 Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - 101 Layer Stainless Damascus Gyuto, 8"

**Brand:** enso
**Price:** 384725CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your culinary game with the blade that blends art, precision, and heritage.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SG2 Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - 101 Layer Stainless Damascus Gyuto, 8" by enso
- **How much does it cost?** 384725CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/90430023-sg2-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-101-layer-stainless-damascus)

## Best For

- enso enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted enso brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lifetime Confidence:** Forged in Seki City, Japan, backed by a lifetime warranty for enduring kitchen mastery.
- • **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Hand-engraved Japanese kanji and Samurai Crest for a unique, authentic touch.
- • **Ergonomic & Balanced Design:** Lightweight 7.3 oz with black canvas micarta handle and stainless steel bolster for all-day comfort.
- • **Versatile Double-Bevel Edge:** Perfect for both right and left-handed chefs with a precise 12° blade angle.
- • **Unmatched Sharpness & Durability:** 63 Rockwell Hardness with SG2 Micro Carbide core ensures razor-sharp, long-lasting edge.

## Overview

The Enso SG2 Chef's Knife is an 8-inch Gyuto forged from 101-layer stainless Damascus steel with a high-performance SG2 core, delivering exceptional sharpness and durability. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, it features a double-bevel 12° edge suitable for all chefs, a lightweight ergonomic micarta handle, and a lifetime warranty—making it a must-have for serious culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Product description Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. The Enso SG2 Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso SG2 features an extremely sharp cutting edge. Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, which is enveloped by 101 layers combined with alternating soft and hard stainless steel. The corrosion resistant powdered carbon steel has an unprecedented 63 Rockwell hardness. Powdered steel is used because it ensures a high degree of purity and strength. The resulting blade is extremely hard, ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The surface impresses a fascinating Damascus design pattern. The handle is made of black canvas micarta with a stainless steel bolster, red spacers and Samurai Crest. The engraved end-cap of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel, which provides outstanding stability and balance. Enso SG2 - Exceptionally Sharp The Blade Enso SG2 blades are constructed of 101-layer stainless steel Damascus with SG2 Micro Carbide powder steel cutting core. The knives are heat treated to a 63 on the Rockwell scale. Each Enso SG2 knife features hand-engraved Japanese kanji that is etched by a Japanese artisan. The Handle All Enso SG2 knives feature a black canvas micarta handle with a stainless steel bolster, red spacers and Samurai Crest. The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability and balance. The engraved end piece of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel. The Edge The incredibly sharp Enso SG2 blades are hand ground to an approximate 12° cutting angle and features a double bevel edge for right or left-handed users. The Japanese kanji is hand engraved on the blade. Hand-Engraved Japanese Blade Kanji Each Enso SG2 knife features blade kanji that is hand-engraved by a Japanese artisan. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are Enso which means Harmony in Japanese. The last four characters are Hyaku Ichi Sō-kō , which means 101 Layer Steel. The Japanese character on the end piece of the handle is Minori which means Harvest in Japanese. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan by Expert Knife Artisans Enso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in Japan. Seki is a city that is rich with history and cultural tradition. It is said that the incredible quality of knives that are produced in Seki City is founded in the technology and beliefs of the ancient Seki sword smiths. Today's Seki knifemakers combine knowledge, craft and tradition to develop the highest quality knives from the ground up, designed to fit a variety of purposes and lifestyles.

Review: Beautiful knife and very sharp - I received this beautiful Japanese made knife with prompt delivery. It is gorgeous and like a piece of art. I am in the midst of converting all my old well used American knives I've had for 20+ years over to Japanese Damascus made knives which are SG2 or VG-10 hand forged steel. I extensively research everything I purchase and review customer reviews before I make a purchase. I am very happy with this purchase. Another Japanese knife I purchased, a Sujihiki 270mm from another vender uses Shiragami #2 White Japanese steel which carries an even sharper blade but requires more frequent sharpening. As with all Japanese forged knives, they require Wetstones to keep them sharp.
Review: I want to write poetry about this knife - I'm someone who learned to cook later in life (at age 30) and have gradually been converting my kitchen into high functionality rather than a wasteland of single purpose utensils. I went with a Wusthof classic full set that I added a Santoku to and those have served me beautifully for a number of years. With a bonus, I decided to splurge on a real Japanese knife and this met all my specifications. Y'all... this knife is really wonderful. It is intensely sharp, very ergonomic, not as heavy as the Wusthofs while being really sturdy at all manner of tasks. I don't even need to partially freeze beef when I make jerky because this is so precise and sharp that it can cut to the right thickness without help. It can ALSO cut reasonably well through things that *are* partially frozen. You don't need this knife to be a great chef, but you will love it.

## Features

- Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, Japanese kanji is hand engraved on the blade; 63 Rockwell Hardness
- 101 layer stainless steel Damascus construction with SG2 steel core; approximately 12° blade angle; double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use
- Black canvas micarta handle with 18/10 stainless steel bolster and engraved end cap, red spacers and Samurai Crest
- Blade Length: 8", Blade Height: 1.87", Overall Length: 13.37", Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.3mm, Weight: 7.3 oz. (208g)
- Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty; clean with warm water and mild detergent

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07K8YJCZ7 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #447,395 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #1,630 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Blade Material | 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core |
| Blade Material Type | 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core |
| BladeLength | 8 Inches |
| Brand | Enso |
| Brand Name | Enso |
| Color | 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core, Black Canvas Micarta Handle, 63 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. Color 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core, Black Canvas Micarta Handle, 63 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. See more |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 48 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Micarta |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Length | 13.38 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.46 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Enso |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty |
| Material Type | 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core, Black Canvas Micarta Handle, 63 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. |
| Size | 8-inch blade |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core
- **Brand:** Enso
- **Handle Material:** Micarta

## Images

![SG2 Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - 101 Layer Stainless Damascus Gyuto, 8" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719COnynRSL.jpg)
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![SG2 Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - 101 Layer Stainless Damascus Gyuto, 8" - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91a4yNdcFZL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful knife and very sharp
*by A***R on December 19, 2024*

I received this beautiful Japanese made knife with prompt delivery. It is gorgeous and like a piece of art. I am in the midst of converting all my old well used American knives I've had for 20+ years over to Japanese Damascus made knives which are SG2 or VG-10 hand forged steel. I extensively research everything I purchase and review customer reviews before I make a purchase. I am very happy with this purchase. Another Japanese knife I purchased, a Sujihiki 270mm from another vender uses Shiragami #2 White Japanese steel which carries an even sharper blade but requires more frequent sharpening. As with all Japanese forged knives, they require Wetstones to keep them sharp.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I want to write poetry about this knife
*by I***E on November 29, 2023*

I'm someone who learned to cook later in life (at age 30) and have gradually been converting my kitchen into high functionality rather than a wasteland of single purpose utensils. I went with a Wusthof classic full set that I added a Santoku to and those have served me beautifully for a number of years. With a bonus, I decided to splurge on a real Japanese knife and this met all my specifications. Y'all... this knife is really wonderful. It is intensely sharp, very ergonomic, not as heavy as the Wusthofs while being really sturdy at all manner of tasks. I don't even need to partially freeze beef when I make jerky because this is so precise and sharp that it can cut to the right thickness without help. It can ALSO cut reasonably well through things that *are* partially frozen. You don't need this knife to be a great chef, but you will love it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, and more importantly, Incredibly functional
*by A***R on September 1, 2021*

I’m a teppan chef. I do a lot of cutting on steel grills. I have a set of very nice knives that, despite their Japanese steel fail to hold an edge for more than a few tables. This is no fault of the blades, simply that they are not made to hold an edge cutting against a steel surface 16 hours a day. This is possibly the only legitimate use case for a Damascus knife I’ve ever found. They are beautiful, and functional, but by and large they’re mostly decorative or a status statement. An enthusiast’s knife. A good quality chefs knife taken proper care of will cut just as well for just as long and be a fraction of the price. That being said, I have never had a blade hold an edge at work like this one. I have gone from honing my knives multiple times a day and sharpening it on stones once a week to honing the blade maybe two or three times a week and sharpening even less frequently. You do have to be careful with the blade, as it is very hard steel and the heat and steel surface can be dangerous, but properly cared for and used carefully this is the most effective knife I’ve ever owned

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