Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm

Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mmThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and first time buyers seeking a pointier Santoku profile with SG2 powdered steel core. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this 180mm blade features san mai stainless clad construction with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping

and G10 materials to provide a tapered rear end and wider midsection for grip control

Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains 1

the knife features an octagonal ebony handle with a subtle taper

This gyuto profile performs general-purpose tasks including mincing

achieving 62-65 HRC to facilitate sharpening to a fine edge while requiring prompt wiping and drying after use due to its reactive nature

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

165 mm Weight 86 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 160 mm Blade Height at Heel 30 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

The heart-shaped desert ironwood handle pairs with a blonde horn ferrule to provide an ergonomic grip that conforms naturally to the hand during prolonged use

Steel type: VG10 core in stainless rainbow damascus clad

sharper tip facilitates precise slicing and picking

ZDP-189 achieves 63–66 HRC and offers exceptional edge retention

Each ferrule is slightly different