Nigara kurozome ginsan damascus kiritsuke petty knife 150mm

The Nigara kurozome ginsan damascus kiritsuke petty is a handcrafted Japanese knife forged by Nigara Hamono. It features a core of Ginsan (Silver #3) steel, known for its excellent sharpness and ease of sharpening, qualities typically associated with carbon steel. The blade showcases a striking damascus pattern, with the spine chamfered to highlight the layered steel. As a full stainless steel construction, this knife offers minimal maintenance concerns. The blade is paired with an octagonal walnut handle, accented by a horn ferrule.

A petty knife serves as a versatile tool in the kitchen, excelling at precise tasks where larger knives might be cumbersome. It's ideal for trimming meat, slicing small vegetables, peeling fruits, and performing intricate cuts. The compact size of a petty knife allows for enhanced control and maneuverability, making it an essential companion for both home cooks and professional chefs tackling detailed kitchen work.

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Brand: Nigara hamono 
Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: kiritsuke petty knife
Finish: damascus
Core steel: Ginsan (Silver#3)
Steel type: stainless
Cladding: stainless clad damascus

Overall length: 268mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 140mm
Blade height at the heel: 31.6mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 3.1mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.0mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.7mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 105g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nigara kurozome ginsan damascus kiritsuke petty knife  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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