Japanese kiritsuke Petty Knife - NIGARA - SG2 stainless - Migaki Tsuchime - Size:12/15cm
"Niigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.
Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.
Founded in the Edo period, more than 300 years ago, the knife maker, Nigara Hamono, is located in northeastern Japan, Aomori Province.
Specifications
Knife | 12cm | 15cm |
Overall Length | 235mm | 265mm |
Blade Length | 110mm | 138mm |
Blade Height at Base | 25mm | 27mm |
Blade Thickness | 1.89mm | 1.86mm |
Weight | 60g | 67g |
- Steel Type: SG2 (stainless)
- Handle Type: teak wood
- Octagonal Handle
- Blade Type: Double Edge
- Brand: Nigara Hamono
- Made in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
*Please dont try to cut or chop frozen foods and bones . Blades are too hard ,so they can chip.
*If you buy a carbon steel blade knife , keep it clean and dry after use . Carbon steel knives rust easily.
If you are not going to use it for a long time ,please pass magnolia or olive oil and wrap in a newspaper.
*We recommend the use of whetstones when you are going to sharpening them .
Payment
We accept payement in American dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro and japanese yen.
You can pay with your credit card (VISA / MASTER / AMEX) or through your Paypal account.
Shipment
We ship from Japan to worldwide.
The clearance takes within 2 to 3 days after the payment confirmation.
The product can be shipped as "gift" if you prefer. Just tell us in advance.
We can ship by Japan Post Small packet (E-packet), economy(SAL) ,standard (EMS) and DHL.
Return policy
If you are not satisfied with the purchased item, we can refund your money back, excluding the shipping, insurance, tariffs, duties and costs.
In order to get a refund, the item has to be sent back to us within 14 days, and in the same condition you received it in.
The buyer pays for return shipping.
Notes
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Please, check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying it.
About us
Miura Knives Shop is located in Nagoya city, Japan. We are specialized in Japanese knives and kitchenware.
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