180mm Nigara SG2 Anmon Damascus Santoku Abalone Yo Handle
180mm Nigara SG2 Anmon Damascus Santoku 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: ~214g
Blade Length: 180mm
Overall Length: ~305mm
Thickness at Heel: ~2.6mm
Blade Height: ~50.4mm
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.
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