Nigara tsuchime damascus VG10 kiritsuke gyuto 240mm

The Nigara tsuchime damascus VG10 kiritsuke gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife that combines a unique profile with eye-catching aesthetics. The core steel is VG10, a well-regarded stainless steel known for its good balance of sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The blade features a tsuchime (hammered) texture and a damascus finish, adding visual interest to the knife. The kiritsuke-style tip paired with the gyuto profile provides both precision and versatility in the kitchen. At 240mm in length, it is a practical choice for a range of cutting tasks. This knife offers good value-to-performance, making it a great option for those seeking a full stainless knife with cool aesthetics.

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

• Overall length: 386mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 233mm
• Blade height at the heel: 54.5mm
• Spine thickness at the handle: 2.2mm
• Spine thickness at the heel: 2.1mm
• Spine thickness midway: 2.0mm
• Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 1.2m
• Weight: 214g
• 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 tsuchime damascus VG10 kiritsuke 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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