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Nigara Kurozome damascus ginsan gyuto 240mm
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The Nigara Kurozome damascus ginsan gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife made by Nigara hamono. The core steel is ginsan, a popular stainless steel known for its ease of sharpening, offering properties similar to white#2 carbon steel but with the added benefit of being stainless. The blade features a striking damascus finish, etched to create a strong contrast in the pattern. With its heft and robust build, this gyuto is perfect for those seeking a workhorse-type knife.
Brand: Nigara
Series: Kurozome
Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: nashiji damascus
Core steel: ginsan
HRC: ~62
Steel type: stainless
Cladding: stainless clad damascus
Overall length: 380mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 227mm
Blade height at the heel: 48.8mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 5.9mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 4.5mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.7mm
Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 242g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal stabilized birchwood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nigara Kurozome damascus ginsan 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.
