The Nigara aogami#2 + shirogami#2 coreless damascus gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife by Nigara Hamono. This collector piece features a coreless damascus blade, masterfully handforged from alternating layers of shirogami#2 and aogami#2 steels, creating a striking visual pattern. The knife is paired with a beautiful, durable karin wood handle with mosaic pins. It is nicely sharpened with a convex grind and is thin behind the edge without feeling delicate.
The gyuto, a versatile all-purpose knife, excels at a wide range of kitchen tasks, including chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables, as well as handling meat and fish.
Overall length: 379mm Blade length (heel to tip): 233mm Blade height at the heel: 54mm Spine thickness at the handle: 3.3mm Spine thickness at the heel: 3.2mm Spine thickness midway: 2.1mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 197g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: Karin (Chinese Quince) wood Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included ⎯
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nigara aogami#2+shirgogami#2 coreless damascus gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide