(B) Xinguo x Makaida Blue2 / 52100 Damascus Gyuto

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Xinguo x Makaida Blue2 / 52100 Twist Damascus
We are pleased to introduce this collaborative piece by Xinguo and Makaida.
This series is built using the traditional Warikomi method and features a Dual-Damascus construction. Both the cladding and the core are forged as patterned composites and bonded into a single unified structure, requiring precise control throughout the forging process.
The outer cladding combines 52100, 45#, 65Mn, 1085, and 20C. This multi-alloy blend creates natural contrast and layered depth, allowing the Damascus pattern to develop strong visual definition after etching. At the heart of the blade lies a composite core of Aogami #2 and 52100.
The forged blanks were produced by Makaida and subsequently ground, refined, and finished by the Xinguo team. Edge geometry was carefully adjusted, the distal taper refined, and the spine and choil eased for improved comfort. Surface preparation and etching were precisely controlled to enhance pattern clarity and reveal the dimensional character of the Damascus.
Each blade carries natural variation in tone and pattern flow. No two pieces are identical.
About Ma Kai DaBorn in 1985, Makaida graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Process Equipment and Control Engineering from Shenyang University of Chemical Technology. He spent nine years working as an engineer before formally dedicating himself to bladesmithing in 2018.
With over 8 years of bladesmithing experience, he built his foundation through disciplined practice and persistent study. In the early stages of his career, he focused on studying and recreating renowned works from around the world, using the process to refine his understanding of structure, geometry, and finishing. Today, our collaboration marks a shift toward developing a more distinct and personal direction in his craft.

Specification:Tip to Heel: 241 mmTip to Machi: 257 mmFull Length: N/AMaximum Blade Height: 52.7 mmSpine Thickness: 3.0 > 1.8 mmWeight: 129.4 gOrigin: Jiangsu Province, ChinaBevel: DoubleSteel Core: 52100/Aogami 2Cladding: DamascusHardness: ~63 HRCCorrosion Resistance: PoorHandle: N/A