{"title":"Nigara Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eForged in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, \u003cb\u003eNigara Hamono\u003c\/b\u003e carries a 350-year legacy of traditional sword-making into modern high-performance cutlery. Celebrated for raw industrial aesthetics, signature hexagonal \u003ci\u003etsuchime\u003c\/i\u003e hammering, and razor-sharp SG2 powder stainless steel, Nigara blades seamlessly fuse heritage craftsmanship with striking contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-ironwood","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm — Ironwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, by the historic Nigara Hamono smithy—a foundry with over 350 years of sword-making heritage—this 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto is a striking statement of raw industrial beauty and cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a distinctive k-tip profile combined with a dark \u003ci\u003ekurouchi\u003c\/i\u003e (blacksmith) finish and precise hexagonal \u003ci\u003etsuchime\u003c\/i\u003e (hammered) facets, the blade channels light along its flanks while creating air pockets that drastically reduce food drag during push-cuts and precision slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Micro-carbide SG2 (R2) powdered high-speed stainless steel hardened to 62–63 HRC. Known for exceptional edge retention, intense sharpness, and resistance to corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional protective dark kurouchi skin layered with hand-hammered hexagonal tsuchime facets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium figured Desert Ironwood—one of the densest and most stable hardwoods in the world—crafted into a comfortable ergonomic handle for flawless control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Nigara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Nigara Hamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Hirosaki, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Kurouchi Tsuchime (\"Hammered Blacksmith's Finish\") Hexagonal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark: Machine Engraved (\"Nigara Made\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Double-Bevel, Even (50\/50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Full-Tang  Dessert Ironwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolster: Two-Piece Bolster (Nickel Silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Decor: Two Mosaic Pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 8\" (210mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height: 1.9\" (48.5mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 5.3\" (135mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 13.4\" (340mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8.2 oz. 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Built around an elite \u003cb\u003eSG2 (R2) micro-carbide powder steel core\u003c\/b\u003e hardened to 62–63 HRC, this 210mm profile offers extraordinary edge retention, high toughness, and complete stainless protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a striking, dark \u003ci\u003ekurouchi\u003c\/i\u003e (blacksmith) finish accented by Nigara’s signature \u003cb\u003ehexagonal tsuchime\u003c\/b\u003e hammer marks—a geometric pattern that enhances food release while reflecting light with sharp, structural beauty. Ground exceptionally thin behind the edge with a polished choil, the blade is fitted with a ergonomic \u003cb\u003eWestern-style full-tang handle\u003c\/b\u003e crafted from dense, moisture-resistant \u003cb\u003eDesert Ironwood\u003c\/b\u003e for superb counterbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSG2 Micro-Carbide Powder Core Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium stainless core providing surgical sharpness and resistance to wear and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHexagonal Tsuchime \u0026amp; Kurouchi Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Geometric hand-hammered texture designed to minimize drag and reduce food sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile 210mm Gyuto Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The quintessential Japanese chef's knife size, perfectly balanced for chopping, rock-slicing, and delicate protein prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-Tang Desert Ironwood Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted Western handle featuring rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e wood grain contrast, durability, and a comfortable ergonomic grip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBrand: Nigara\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Nigara Hamono\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Hirosaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003eShape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai\u003cbr\u003eCore Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Kurouchi Tsuchime (\"Hammered Blacksmith's Finish\") Hexagonal \u003cbr\u003eMark: Machine Engraved (\"Nigara Made\")\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Double-Bevel, Even (50\/50)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Full-Tang Ironwood\u003cbr\u003eBolster: Two-Piece Bolster (Nickel Silver)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Decor: Two Mosaic Pins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 8\" (210mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 1.9\" (48.5mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 5.3\" (135mm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 13.4\" (340mm)\u003cbr\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm at Heel\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8 oz. 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