Shigeki Tanaka R2 Damascus Gyuto 210 mm

Fantastic knife and really beautiful craftsmanship. Excellent customer service as well. Highly recommend!

This simple 180 mm R2 gyuto from Shigeki Tanaka is the best onion cutter ever! I use it like a petty for more nimble tasks and enjoy having more height than a normal petty. It feels great in hand, like the longer Tanaka gyutos, and the Japanese handle is a welcome change to the heavier, more solid ironwood Western handles. The blade is just right, not too thin, and this is one of the most respected R2 lines.