Japanese petty knife - NIGARA - Kurouchi Tsuchime - SG2 - Size: 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.
The combination of modern excellent hard stainless powder steel SPG2 and Nigara, the maker's techniques whose roots is sword making gives this knife excellent cutting performance. The knife is not only fanctional, but also beautifully finished with hammered pattern on the blade.
Specifications
| Knife | 15cm | ||
| Blade Length | 138mm | ||
| Overall Length | 265mm | ||
| Blade Thickness | 1.94mm | ||
| Blade Height at Base | 28mm | ||
| Weight | 66g |
- Steel Type: stainless steel sg2 black finish
- Handle Type: teak wood
- Octagonal Handle
- Blade Type: Double Edged Blade
- Brand: Nigara Hamono
- Made in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
Please be careful!
・Please note that there may be individual variations in shape, finish, and color due to the handcrafted nature of our knives and the use of natural materials for the handles.
・Do not cut frozen foods or bones with knives that are not specifically designed for that purpose. Doing so can cause significant damage to the blade.
・Do not use a dishwasher for cleaning. It may cause rust and damage to the handle.
・After use, do not leave the knife dirty. Hand wash it with a neutral detergent and then remove any moisture.
・Carbon steel knives are extremely prone to rusting, so clean and dry them promptly. When storing, apply camellia oil to the blade.
・Avoid using simple sharpeners as they can damage the blade. If you must use them, please follow up with maintenance using a whetstone.
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