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Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm
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Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG10 Core, Tsuchime Damascus Clad
Hardness
61 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VG10 Core, Tsuchime Damascus Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Dark Maple
Edge Length
175mm
Overall Length
312mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
50mm
gWeight
164g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Hirosaki·Blacksmith

Nigara Hamono

Hirosaki, Aomori
Nigara Hamono

The 8th generation of the Nigara Hamono forging line, working continuously from Hirosaki since 1949.

Coordinates
40.6°N · 140.5°E
Signature
SG2 multi-steel handmade Damascus
Steels
SG2R2
Nigara Hamono of Aomori are truly some of the most experienced knifemakers in Japan. Headed by Go-Yoshizawa San whom we met personally in 2023 (what a legend), they are now on their 8th generation of blacksmiths, they are masters at stainless Damascus forging and heat treatment. They supply knives of impeccable finish with some of the best performing knives we've come across. They can also do it all, from forging Honyaki, experimenting with new steels and wild finishes, to creating flawless daily workhorse knives that don't break the bank.

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