Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Enso knives combine advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso, continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products.

The Enso SG2 Bread Knife, constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, is sharp enough to slice through tough crusts while still producing full, even slices. The scalloped edge makes cutting crusty bread and cake easily, allowing you to glide through without creating excessive crumbs, and also works well to slice large fruit such as pineapple or watermelon.

Enso SG2 features an extremely sharp cutting edge, with a blade constructed of 101 layers of combined alternating soft and hard stainless steel, enveloping the SG2 Micro Carbide powder steel core. The corrosion-resistant powdered carbon steel has an unprecedented 63 Rockwell hardness, ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The surface of the blade 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, providing outstanding stability and balance.

Each Enso SG2 knife features hand-engraved Japanese kanji that is etched by a Japanese artisan. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are "Enso," meaning "Harmony" in Japanese, and the last four characters are "Hyaku Ichi Sō-kō," meaning "101 Layer Steel." The Japanese character on the end piece of the handle is "Minori," meaning "Harvest" in Japanese.

Enso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in the country. The incredible quality of knives 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.

The Enso SG2 Bread Knife, with its exceptionally sharp cutting edge, seamless and durable handle construction, and hand-engraved Japanese kanji, is a testament to the expertise and craftsmanship of Enso and the Seki City knife artisans.

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