JCK Original Kagayaki NOVEL- Limited Edition Custom R-2 SUNSHINE Series
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We have been working closely with Master Gotou to create a new range of 'super-high end' knives that will include unique 'one-of-a-kind' knives and limited edition custom knives with special handles. Today, we are very excited to introduce the KAGAYAKI NOVEL ― Limited Edition Custom Series ! “Beautiful”, “Exclusive” and “Luxurious” are the words that perhaps best describe these Custom Limited Edition, Perfectly Mirror Polished, R-2 steel knives from Master Gotou. It has been always pleasure to work with Master Gotou and his team of highly skilled craftsmen to develop our high quality KAGAYAKI series of Western-styled knives. Due to the consistently high standards of quality and craftsmanship achieved by Master Gotou and his team of fine craftsmen, our KAGAYAKI Basic Series, KAGAYAKI CarboNext Series and KAGAYAKI R-2 Damascus Series knives have become very popular with our customers. In order to satisfy new market demands, including those of a large number of experienced users and knife enthusiasts, Master Gotou has been refining his techniques for making a new generation of special steel knives. Master Gotou selected a special Powdered Metallurgy High Speed Tool Steel called “R-2”, which he heat treats to HRc. 63. R-2 is produced by a highly reputable Japanese company called Kobelco and offers remarkable cutting performance and edge retention. The blades have a 3-layer construction, with outer layers of soft stainless steel that support the hard R-2 steel core, providing improved blade strength and allowing easy maintenance. Master Gotou never ceases in his quest to improve product quality and these special knives reach the highest levels of craftsmanship. This year, he has invested tremendous time leaning a special mirror polishing technique from Japan’s top craftsmen. This special mirror polishing process is very time consuming and requires extreme care; If any part of the complex finishing process is not done properly, the craftsman will have to repeat the entire