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Home/ Collections/ Nigara Aogami Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto

Nigara Hamono

Nigara Aogami Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto

$249.00

Hand-crafted using Aogami Super carbon steel core, clad in stainless steel, this Gyuto is beautifully grinded with superb thinness behind-the-edge supported by the 62-63 HRC hardness. Being a guru of steel manipulation and expert on steel construction, Nigara Hamono created a unique S-shaped Tsuchime pattern. The finish of the jigane is truly unique on this knife - while the tsuchime patterns have an almost matt nashiji-like texture, giving this knife a sophisticated accent. As with all Nigara knives, the fit and finish of this knife are second to none, one example being the extremely smooth choil. 

Spec:

  • Origin (Made in): Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
  • Brand: Nigara Hamono
  • Craftsman: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa (吉澤 剛)
  • Knife Type: Gyuto
  • Blade
    • Construction: San Mai
    • Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
    • Hagane (Core Steel): Aogami Super (Blue Super)
    • Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
    • Hardness: 62-63 HRC
    • Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
  • Blade Finishes: 
    • Tsuchime (Hammered)
    • Kasumi Polish
  • Blade Length: 210mm (8.3") / 240mm (9.4") / 270mm (10.6")
  • Blade Height (at heel): 49mm / 49mm / 54mm
  • Spine Thickness
    • Above heel: 2.3mm / 2.3mm / 2.5mm
    • Middle: 2.2mm / 2.2mm / 2.4mm
  • Handle
    • Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
    • Material: Wenge / Walnut
    • Kuchiwa: Buffalo Horn
    • Length: 133mm / 139mm / 144mm
  • Overall Length: 341mm / 379mm / 414mm
  • Weight: 152g (5.36oz) / 195g (6.88oz) / 232g (8.18oz)
  • Engraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji "Nigara Made" (二唐作)

About Nigara Hamono 二唐刃物

With 350 years of history, starting from making swords for Tsugaru clan in the early Edo period, Nigara Hamono has passed down know-how and skills for eight generations. Its 5th generation blacksmith Kunitoshi Nigara was a legendary sword maker, earning a long list of accolades, honorary titles, and knighthood. The current (8th) generation blacksmith — Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa is supported by his father Toshiju Yoshizawa who has a keen interest in art and music. Nigara’s famous Anmon design is the result of Toshiju’s love for Andy Warhol’s artworks. The family business’ expansion into construction steelworks has given Nigara unmatched access to in-house know-how when it comes to advanced finishing. All these set Nigara apart as one of the most special knife makers in Japan.

Care:

Aogami Super (Blue Super) steel is considered the most superior Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. It is not stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. The stainless cladding covers a large part of the blade, making maintenance easier but still preserving the cutting and sharpening pleasure of the Aogami Super core. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.

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Tyler
Amazing knife.. but beware!

This knife is incredible. The fit and finish, the finishes on the blade.. amazing. The grind is literally the thinnest behind the edge that I’ve ever seen, so beware! VERY aggressive...I would not recommend this knife to a beginner. But I would highly recommend it to an experienced buyer if they come back in stock!

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A. (Marietta, US)
Amazing knife.

Pictures don't do this knife justice. It is gorgeous, the Tsuchime pattern is breathtaking! As another reviewer noted the grind is super thin which I happen to like a lot, it makes the knife really light and it feels great in the hand, like an extension of your hand which comes alive when you pick it up. The fit and finish are flawless. I highly recommend this work of art. I am amazed that something of this quality can be forged and made by hand and sold at this price point.

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Texguy (Austin, US)
Pretty knives are hard to use

Show stoppin knife for sure. Grinds are very clean. Excellent fit and finish. Straight blade. No high/low spots along the profile. Blade passed all the standard cut tests. Balance is right at a pinch grip. Not crazy sharp, but does the job safely. Little CBN or diamond spray stropping goes a long way.
Bought other Nigara knives from various retailers, but the fit and finish on this one in particular was noticeable. Definately not my most expensive knife, but the aesthetics makes me baby it.

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