SKU: 34824172679

Shinko Kurokumo R2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210/ 240mm by Shiro Kamo

Sale price$98.10 Regular price$109.00
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $27.25 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 13 - Aug 18

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Shinko Kurokumo R2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210/ 240mm by Shiro KamoI am super glad to offer you the Shinko Kurokumo by Master Shiro Kamo. The concept of the Kurokumo is very similar to my Syousin Chiku Migaki line: people really like a standard line, so I make up a even better custom line based on it. In this case of Shinko Kurokumo, Shinko () is the K&S in house brand and the Kurokumo (, black cloud) represents the acid etched damascus pattern. The knife itself is idential to the Syousin Suminagashi namely same

I am super glad to offer you the Shinko Kurokumo by Master Shiro Kamo. The concept of the Kurokumo is very similar to my Syousin Chiku Migaki line: people really like a standard line, so I make up a even better custom line based on it.

In this case of Shinko Kurokumo, Shinko (辰光) is the K&S in house brand and the Kurokumo (黑雲, black cloud) represents the acid etched damascus pattern. The knife itself is idential to the Syousin Suminagashi namely same profile, same grind and the same core-steel (R2). 

Extra compared to the standard Syousin Suminagashi

  • Acid etch the blade to give it a more pronounced damacus pattern,
  • Rounded choil and spine

Measurements 

  210 mm 240 mm
Weight 165 g 200 g
Total Length 375 mm 406 mm
Tip to Heel Length 216 mm 247 mm
Blade Height at Heel 50.8 mm 54.7 mm
Width of Spine Above Heel 2.8 mm 2.8 mm
Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1.8 mm 1.8 mm
Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip 1.0 mm 1.0 mm

 

Steel: R2 Damascus

 

Hardness(HRC): 63-64

 

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle and horn ferrule, with options

 

The Steel

R2 is a type of PM steel (Powder Metallurgy) that is long regarded as the best all-rounder steel for kitchen knives. The PM process produce a very fine grain for the steel, so it gets sharper than the traditional non-PM steel; the added Vanadium and Molybdenum give the steel excellent wear-resistance and toughness, means it is less likely to chip and keeps the edge much longer.

The wear-resistance property of PM steel can sometimes be a double-sword for kitchen knives. That is, if the blade is made of mono-steel construction (non-cladded, usually done by stock removal), the excellent wear-resistance property means the bevel is notoriously hard to thin and refinish (generally speaking all the monosteel knives are more or less like so, but PM steel is that much harder).

Now the beauty of sanmai construction kicks in. Sanmai literally means “three pieces”: a thin layer of core steel is sandwiched between two layers of soft iron or stainless steel. Doing so not only allows the knife to cut as good as a monosteel knife (core steel doing the work), but more importantly, enables the knife to be thinned with ease (removing the soft cladding rather than a hard steel with hardness over HRC 60). In the case of Syousin Suminagashi line, the soft cladding is even hand forged by Kamo-san with an eye catching Damascus pattern.

About Shiro Kamo

Fig: Master Shiro Kamo forging a Syousin Suminagashi blade at the Takefu Knife Village, Echizen, Japan

 

Shiro Kamo, while little known overseas, is a well regarded knife smith in Japan. He was awarded the prestigious “Dento-kogeshi” (Master of Traditional Crafts) at a very young age (total of about 10 persons are awarded in Echizen area, likes of Takeshi Saji and Katsushige Anryu). He is also the president of the Takefu Knife Village Cooperative (http://www.takefu-knifevillage.com/company/) that is the reason I say while not known by many of us outside, Kamo-san is certainly a highly regarded figure in the kitchen knife industry. His knives have exceptional profile and grind, and the heat treatment of R2 steel is so impressive that you are assured to be getting a damn good knife. I just can’t afford to not offer his work to you :D

 

Fig: Master Shiro Kamo forging a Syousin Suminagashi blade at the Takefu Knife Village, Echizen, Japan

 

 

 

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 34824172679

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.6 ★★★★★
Based on 19 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
A
Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
The perfect sock!
Size: 6-10, Color: Halo Gray/Assorted
The only socks that I can wear with my hey dudes. They stay on my ankles and never slid down into the shoe. I will forever order these as long as they are available. They are comfy too!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025
R
Verified Purchase
Ryan S
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Good option, especially in warmer weather
Size: 6-10, Color: Black
High quality socks and very durable. Nice touch adding the grip on the back of the ankle so the sock stays up. Size is a true fit to the size of your foot as well.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
P
Verified Purchase
Patricia
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Love these socks!
Size: 6-10, Color: White
Comfortable, no show, and most importantly The Do No Slip!!!! I keep coming back to add to my supply because they have become the only sock I wear. I’ve been using them for a couple years now and they hold to great to washing, bleaching and the dryer. Highly recommended.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
B
Verified Purchase
BoyMom
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
The only socks I will buy
Size: 6-10, Color: Halo Gray/Assorted
These are hands down my favorite socks to wear with tennis shoes. Bought my original 6 pack in the store, liked them so much I went buy more and they were gone. These don't slip on your heel like most socks do. Come up high enough on the top of your foot to protect from tongue rubbing (I giggled when I wrote that) and they come in fun colors. Love they are ultra no show and provide padding but people can't see them with shoes on. Five stars!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
S
Verified Purchase
Sam K.
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Socks
Size: Medium, Color: Black
Amazing socks. Fits Amazing. I tried to buy the six pack and it wasn’t the same. Thinner material. The 3 pack is great. Would buy again if it comes up.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2025

recommand products