Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Santoku 180mm Ebony

Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Santoku 180mm EbonyThe Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Santoku 180mm Ebony is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for first timers and professional chefs seeking a stainless clad powder steel edge. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this 180mm blade features SG2 stainless steel with a hardness of 62 64 HRC. The san mai stainless clad construction ensures the blade is easy to look after while providing excellent performance for slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks.

means reduced cost for customers

SG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through precise heat treatment by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato in Echizen

FAXR2 offers a fine grain structure that supports sharpness and durability while remaining manageable during sharpening

YOSHIKAWA Innovation with confidence

and the knife weighs 92g with a 41mm heel height

The steel composition includes molybdenum and vanadium to refine the microstructure and enhance wear resistance

author of Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking

This 347g knife features a thick spine measuring 8

we often have many custom shapes (diamond shaped usuba honyaki is just one of many) and polishing requirements (a batch of knives would have full mirror

This Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 270mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking precise tip-led cutting with high edge retention

Overall length:184mm

providing exceptional edge retention while remaining relatively hard to sharpen