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The Nigara Hamono tsuchime damascus VG10 kiritsuke gyuto 210mm is a Japanese chef's knife handcrafted in Aomori by Nigara Hamono. This knife features a Takefu VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus with a tsuchime (hammered) finish. VG10 is a popular stainless steel that holds an edge well and resists rust.
The kiritsuke gyuto profile combines the flat edge of a kiritsuke with the versatility of a gyuto. At 179g for a ~200mm blade, it's light enough for agile work but substantial enough to feel solid. Being stainless, it won't rust with normal use and doesn't need the immediate care that carbon steel requires. Comes with an octagonal ebony handle. A solid choice for home cooks new to Japanese knives or professionals who prefer low-maintenance stainless.
Overall Length: 349mm Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 203mm (7.9") Blade Height at Heel: 50.4mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 2.3mm At the heel: 2.2mm Midway: 2.1mm 1cm from the tip: 0.6mm Weight: 179g Edge/Bevel: 50:50 Handle: Octagonal mono ebony Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Saya/Sheath: Not included
Notes: a. For the care and maintenance of stainless kiritsuke gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives. c. Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
