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The Nigara aogami#2 + shirogami#2 coreless honyaki gyuto 300mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife forged in Hirosaki, Aomori by eighth-generation blacksmith Yoshizawa-san of Nigara Hamono. This knife features a unique coreless honyaki construction made from multilayers of Aogami #2 and Shirogami #2 steel. The blade measures 300mm and displays an etched finish that reveals distinct steel layers and the hamon pattern. The full convex grind on the front and gentler convexity on the reverse ensure balanced cutting performance. This Japanese gyuto handles general kitchen tasks from slicing to chopping.
About the forge: Nigara Hamono has preserved the art of Japanese swordsmithing for 350 years across eight generations, originating as sword makers for the Tsugaru clan. Their legendary fifth-generation blacksmith, Kunitoshi Nigara, is celebrated as a national treasure. Eighth-generation blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa continues the family tradition, crafting unique and innovative kitchen knives while upholding a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship.
Details
Brand: Nigara Hamono
Blacksmith: Go Yoshizawa
Location: Aomori, Japan
Knife Type: Gyuto
Construction Type: Honyaki
Core Steel: Aogami #2 + Shirogami #2 (Coreless)
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 446mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 286mm
Blade Height at Heel: 55.2mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 5.9mm
At the heel: 5.0mm
Midway: 2.5mm
1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 340g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: [Specify handle material]
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Saya/Sheath: Not included
Notes:
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nigara Aogami #2 + Shirogami #2 Coreless Honyaki Gyuto, please refer to our care guide.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
Minor cosmetic differences, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs, are common in handmade knives.
