95mm Nigara AS Wa Kiristuke Paring
95mm Nigara AS Wa Kiristuke Paring
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: AS
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) HRC~63
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Pattern hammered
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: 8-sided teak with buffalo horn ferrule
Weight: ~ 48g
Blade Length: ~95mm
Overall Length: ~212mm
Thickness at Heel: ~1.9mm
Blade Height: ~25.2mm
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.