Nigara tsuchime AS gyuto 240mm

• Hand-forged in Aomori, Japan by Nigara Hamono
• 221mm / 8.70" blade with a core of Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel, known for its sharpness and edge retention
• Stainless cladding provides easy maintenance while preserving the performance of the carbon steel core
• Tsuchime (hammered) finish gives the blade a distinctive, textured appearance
• Designed as a versatile gyuto, suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks
• Fitted with an octagonal walnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule
• Ambidextrous design, suitable for both right- and left-handed users

Nigara tsuchime AS gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife by Nigara hamono. Made in Aomori, Japan, the knife has an aogami super (AS) core steel with stainless cladding for easy maintenance. The tsuchime (hammered) finish gives it a distinctive textured look. The Nigara AS gyuto offers great value, making it a smart and practical choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.

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Brand: Nigara hamono
Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: tsuchime
Core steel: Aogami Super / Blue Super
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 379mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 221mm / 8.70"
Blade height at the heel: 49.3mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.3mm
• at the heel: 2.2mm
• midway: 2.1mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 215g
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 240mm Nigara tsuchime AS 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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