150mm Nigara SG2 Anmon Damascus Kiritsuke Petty Utility Abalone Yo Handle

Niagara Hamono dates back to the Edo period in Japan, now crafting knives in the spirit of the families lineage of swordsmiths, and is located in the capital of Aomori prefecture. https://nigara.jp/en/company

Location: Hirosaki, Japan

Line: SG2

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: SG2 HRC~63

Cladding: Stainless Damascus

Finish: Etched

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Sculpted acrylic scales, double mosaic pins, stainless bolster

Weight: 116g

Blade Length: 150mm

Overall Length: ~265mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.2mm

Blade Height: ~30.9mm

This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.