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Nigara Kurozome damascus ginsan gyuto 240mm

Nigara Kurozome damascus ginsan gyuto 240mm

Regular price ¥67,000 JPY
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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
  • 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.

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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
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