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Is R2 and SG2 Steel the Same in Japanese Knives?

Greetings, fellow knife enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of Japanese knife steels, specifically the enigmatic R2 and SG2 steels. As a proud purveyor of handmade Japanese kitchen knives, including our esteemed Seki Kyuba Pro line, we at Oishya are dedicated to shedding light on the intricacies of these high-performance […]

The Story Behind Sakai Kyuba’s Bugeisha Illustration

Ah, the evolution of Sakai Kyuba knives and the design of our decorative box! Since first time we released our signature Sakai Kyuba back in 2019, lots of things have changed – not only our name (Japana to Oishya). Almost everything, from design and materials of our knife handles, to decorative boxes, to leaflet paper […]