SK鋼 SK Steel (Carbon Tool Steel)
SK Steel is a general term for "Carbon Tool Steel" as defined by JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards). In the cutlery world, it is often referred to as "Nihon-ko" (Japanese Steel) or simply "Hagane." It is a popular and classic carbon steel that has supported Japanese professional kitchens for generations.
SK鋼(えすけーこう)は、JIS規格で定められた「炭素工具鋼(Carbon Tool Steel)」の総称です。包丁の分野では「日本鋼(にほんこう)」や、単に「ハガネ(鋼)」とも呼ばれ、古くから日本の料理人を支えてきた非常にポピュラーでクラシックな炭素鋼材です。