210mm Nigara SG2 Wa Gyuto Birch 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

Finish: Pattern hammered

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Stabilized birch with micarta spacer

Weight: 170g

Blade Length: 199.01mm

Overall Length: 346.66mm

Thickness at Heel: 2.12mm

Blade Height: 49.00mm

Mid spine: 2.18mm

1 in from tip: 1.87mm

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.