Nigara aogami#2 + shirogami#2 coreless honyaki gyuto 300mm

A 300mm gyuto handcrafted by Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa of Nigara Hamono. The blade is made of multilayers of aogami#2 and shirogami#2. The coreless blade is then differentially heat-treated to give it a resilient spine and a sharper edge. Unlike laminated knives, honyaki produces sharper and long lasting edge. The knife is etched, revealing the distinct steel layers and the hamon. It has a full convex grind on the front and a gentler convexity on the reverse.

❖ For 350 years, Nigara Hamono, originating as sword makers for the Tsugaru clan, has preserved the art of Japanese swordsmithing across eight generations. Their legendary 5th generation blacksmith, Kunitoshi Nigara, is celebrated as a national treasure. Today, 8th generation blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa evolves family traditions with unique knives. Located in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, they now focus on innovative kitchen cutlery, upholding a legacy of unparalleled craftsmanship.

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Brand: Nigara Hamono
Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa (Go Yoshizawa)
Location: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: semi-mirror | etched

Construction type: honyaki
Core steel: aogami#2 + shirogami#2 coreless
Steel type: carbon

Overall length: 446mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 286mm
Blade height at heel: 55.2mm
Spine thickness at handle: 5.9mm
Spine thickness at heel: 5.0mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.5mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 340g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle:
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Nigara aogami#2 + shirogami#2 coreless honyaki knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.

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