Nigara tsuchime damascus VG10 gyuto 240mm

• Hand-forged in Aomori, Japan by Nigara Hamono
• 233mm / 9.17" blade made from VG10 stainless steel with damascus cladding
• Tsuchime (hammered) finish adds a unique texture and aesthetic 
  
• Full stainless construction, ideal for those who prefer low-maintenance blades and busy kitchens
• Fitted with an octagonal walnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule 
• Ambidextrous design, suitable for both right- and left-handed users

The Nigara tsuchime damascus VG10 gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese knife forged by Nigara hamono. It features a VG10 steel core with a stainless damascus cladding and a distinctive tsuchime (hammered) finish. This gyuto combines aesthetics with functionality, offering a blade that performs well and resists corrosion. The full stainless construction makes it easy to maintain, ideal for busy kitchens or those who prefer low-maintenance blades. 

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Brand: Nigara hamono
Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: tsuchime damascus
Core steel: Takefu VG10
Steel type: stainless steel
Cladding: stainless clad damascus

Overall length: 385mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 233mm / 9.17"
Blade height at the heel: 52.8mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.0mm
• at the heel: 2.0mm
• midway: 1.9mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 216g
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 tsuchime damascus VG10 240mm 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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