Nigara Hamono knives are the result of centuries of sword making experience, and are masterpieces of design.
This is a classic Japanese chef knife with an exceptionally sharp, thin edge for precise chopping, slicing, mincing, and other fine cuts.
Specs: (approximate)
- Core Steel: Aogami 2
- Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
- Finish: Nashiiji
- Edge Length: 228 mm
- Height: 47 mm
- Weight: 203 g
- Spine at heel: 3.4 mm
- Spine midway: 1.8 mm
- Spine about 1 cm from tip: 0.4 mm
- Handle: Maple burl and desert ironwood
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
- Description
Nigara Hamono knives are the result of centuries of sword making experience, and are masterpieces of design.
This is a classic Japanese chef knife with an exceptionally sharp, thin edge for precise chopping, slicing, mincing, and other fine cuts.
Specs: (approximate)
- Core Steel: Aogami 2
- Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
- Finish: Nashiiji
- Edge Length: 228 mm
- Height: 47 mm
- Weight: 203 g
- Spine at heel: 3.4 mm
- Spine midway: 1.8 mm
- Spine about 1 cm from tip: 0.4 mm
- Handle: Maple burl and desert ironwood
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.