Nigara tsuchime SG2 kiritsuke nakiri 180mm

The Nigara tsuchime kurouchi SG2 kiritsuke nakiri (or flat bunka) is a handcrafted Japanese knife forged by Nigara Hamono, primarily designed for precise vegetable preparation. This unique knife combines the rectangular blade shape of a nakiri, ideal for chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables, with the angled tip of a kiritsuke, allowing for more delicate work. Crafted from SG2 stainless steel, it offers excellent edge retention and easy maintenance without the need to worry about rust. The blade showcases an attractive geometric tsuchime pattern, complemented by a kurouchi finish. While mainly focused on vegetable tasks, the kiritsuke tip adds versatility, making it suitable for use as a bunka-style knife for a wider range of kitchen duties.

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Brand: Nigara hamono
Producing Area: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
Knife type: kiritsuke nakiri
Finish: tsuchime
Core steel: SG2
HRC: ~63
Steel type: stainless

Overall length: 306mm
Blade length (heel to tip):166mm
Blade height at the heel: 51.7mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 2.2mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 2.1mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.1mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 251g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: turquoise resin
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 SG2 kiritsuke nakiri 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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