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This knife features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with iron cladding in sanmai construction and a tsuchime kurouchi damascus finish. The blade measures 236mm with 55mm height and weighs 230g. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use. Miyazaki trained under Toshio Ooba for five years and later studied with Yukinori Shirataka before opening his own workshop in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the blacksmith: \u003c\/strong\u003eHaruki Miyazaki was born in 1985 in Goto, Nagasaki. He apprenticed for five years under Toshio Ooba, known for his hakata knives, before traveling across Japan to learn from other blacksmiths. He also studied with Yukinori Shirataka, who was considered a living national treasure. 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The blade is distinguished by a tsuchime (hammered) finish, which adds a unique visual element to its design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted with an SG2 steel core, this knife maintains its sharp edge over time, ensuring reliability in various kitchen tasks. Its design focuses on balance and ergonomic handling, aiming to minimize hand fatigue during prolonged use. The gyuto knife is versatile, suitable for slicing, dicing, and chopping, making it a practical tool for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis knife exemplifies the fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern techniques, offering a high-quality kitchen tool for a variety of culinary applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⎯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nigara hamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: SG2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type\u003c\/strong\u003e: stainless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding\u003c\/strong\u003e: stainless clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 345mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at the heel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 49.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat the handle: 2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat the heel: 2.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003emidway: 2.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1cm from the tip: 1.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 165g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50:50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e: ambidextrous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\/ sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⎯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea. 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Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e··•··\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive of shipping fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide via EMS or DHL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199569391852,"sku":"NIRTSG2G210","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/zahocho-japanese-knives-nigara-tsuchime-sg2-gyuto-210mm-2.webp?v=1702361915"},{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-senko-sg2-gyuto-240mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 Gyuto 246mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef’s knife made in Echizen, Japan. Featuring a core of SG2 powdered stainless steel, this gyuto delivers superior edge retention and durability. The tsuchime (hammered) finish, characteristic of the Senko series, enhances its visual appeal while improving food release. The octagonal rosewood handle provides a comfortable grip and precise control, making it well-balanced for extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gyuto is a multi-purpose Japanese chef knife, designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, as well as working with boneless meats and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master blacksmith from Echizen who trained for 12 years at Kanehiro Hamono before establishing his own workshop in 2014. Known for blending modern metallurgy with traditional forging techniques, he achieved master blacksmith status at an unusually young age. His Senko series showcases his distinctive hammered blade finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/kurosaki-yu\" title=\"Yu Kurosaki knives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Senko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 406mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 246mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the handle: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the heel: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidway: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 179g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/Bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambidextrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\/Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance: Japanese knives, such as the Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 Gyuto, require proper care. 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