170mm Tojiro Reppu SG2 Wa Bunka

The new Reppu series is high speed indeed. Reppu means strong wind or gale. These knives are crazy thin and light.

Location: Niigata, Japan

Line: Reppu

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: SG2(62 HRC)

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Migaki/Polished

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Octagonal teak

Weight: ~105g

Blade Length: 170mm

Overall Length: 320mm

Thickness at Heel: ~1.96mm

Blade Height: ~46.5mm

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.