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Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

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Forged stainless clad SG2 powder metal with hammer marked tsuchime cladding and octagonal Ebony handle. SG2 takes a very fine edge easily for a stainless steel of its hardness (63/64) and holds it nicely.

Nigara Hamono is a distinguished Japanese blacksmithing house with a legacy spanning over 350 years. Founded during the early Edo period, the Nigara family began crafting swords for the Tsugaru clan in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Over eight generations, they have preserved and refined their traditional forging techniques, transitioning from samurai swords to high-performance kitchen knives that are celebrated worldwide.      

Under the leadership of Go Yoshizawa, the eighth-generation blacksmith, Nigara Hamono continues to blend time-honored techniques with modern innovations. This dedication has earned them recognition as one of Japan’s premier knife makers.

Brand: Nigara Hamono
Smith: Go Yoshizawa
Producing Area: Hirosaki-Aomori, Japan
Profile: Kiritsuke Petty
Size: 95mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Stainless Clad SG2 Powder Metal
Handle: Ebony
Total Length: 212mm
Edge Length: 85mm
Handle to Tip Length: 97mm
Blade Height: 25mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 64g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
HRC: 63-64

This is a stainless steel knife. It should be hand washed and towel dried. Habitual dishwasher use will result in degraded edge and handle. Consistent long term exposure to moisture can lead to oxidation.

Twisting, scraping and heavy use as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Using a quality wooden cutting board will keep a sharper edge for longer. Materials like glass, ceramic and bamboo should be avoided and will make the edge go dull quickly.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

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