Japanese Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife - NIGARA - VG10 - Migaki Tsuchime/Damascus Finish - Teak Handle - size: 21/24cm
"Niigara Knives” is one of the leading sword forging factories with 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.
Spec
As each knife is handmade,the size, weight,and finish of the blade may vary.
| Knife： | 21cm | 24cm | |
| Overall Length： | 249mm | 387mm | |
| Blade Length: | 203mm | 233mm | |
| Blade Height at base (at heel)： | 50mm | 54mm | |
| Blade Thickness above heel： | 2.01mm | 2.09mm | |
| weight： | 163ｇ | 188g | |
Blade
Construction ：sanmai
Grind : Double-edged Blade
Blade Material : VG10
Shape : Kiritsuke Gyuto
Blade Finish : Migaki Tsuchime /Damascus Finish
Handle
Handle material : Teak Handle
Handle Type : Octagonal
Brand : NIGARA
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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