{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-tsuchime-migaki-petty-150mm-wenge-handle","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Tsuchime Migaki Petty 150mm - Wenge Handle","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged by the historic 350-year-old Nigara Hamono workshop in Hirosaki,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aomori Prefecture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 150mm Petty pairs surgical powdered metallurgy with functional artisan hammerwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Centered on an ultra-pure SG2 (R2) micro-carbide stainless powder steel core,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the blade features a hand-hammered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"292\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upper texture that flows seamlessly into a satin-polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"359\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bevel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 150mm length represents the versatile sweet spot for Japanese utility knives—nimble enough for delicate off-the-board peeling and fruit trimming,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yet sufficiently long and tall for efficient cutting-board prep of shallots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e garlic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e herbs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and small citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Counterbalanced with an octagonal dark wenge wood handle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it delivers effortless control and long-lasting edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSG2 \/ R2 Powder Metallurgy Core Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardened to 62–63 HRC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this micro-carbide powder steel core delivers laser-keen apex sharpness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extreme edge retention,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and smooth cutting performance while remaining fully stainless and low-maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTsuchime Hammered \u0026amp; Migaki Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-chiseled hammer indentations break surface contact to promote clean food release on starchy and moist produce,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transitioning into a fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grind that passes through ingredients with minimal friction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile 150mm Petty Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The quintessential utility size in Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long enough to function as a compact slicer for small proteins and charcuterie,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with enough knuckle clearance for board work,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while remaining agile for delicate in-hand paring tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLaser-Thin Convex Grind:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-thinned behind the cutting edge by Hirosaki craftsmen to eliminate wedging in dense produce and provide clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e effortless cutting feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOctagonal Natural Wenge Wood Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted from dense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally water-resistant wenge wood with prominent espresso and dark chocolate grain lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The octagonal (Hakkaku) profile provides a secure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ergonomic grip for precision detail work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eHirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eSG2 Tsuchime Migaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003ePetty (Utility \/ Paring Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003e150mm (5.9 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eSG2 \/ R2 Stainless Powder Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCladding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eSoft Stainless Steel (San Mai)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003eTsuchime (Hammered) \u0026amp; Migaki (Polished)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,1,0\"\u003e62 – 63 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,10,1,0\"\u003eNatural Wenge Wood (Octagonal \/ Hakkaku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,11,1,0\"\u003eDouble-beveled (50\/50 Ryoba)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,12,1,0\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eCare Instructions \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eHand Wash \u0026amp; Dry Thoroughly:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wash by hand using warm water and mild dish soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry immediately and completely with a clean towel after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDishwasher Prohibition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never clean this knife in a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extreme heat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caustic detergents,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and high-pressure jets will degrade the natural wenge wood handle and dull the fine cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid Hard Surfaces \u0026amp; Dense Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not cut bones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frozen ingredients,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shells,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always cut on soft end-grain wooden boards or Japanese synthetic rubber cutting mats to prevent edge chipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpen on Japanese water whetstones (1000–6000 grit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid honing steels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pull-through sharpeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or motorized wheels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which can alter the delicate edge geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67832036851942,"sku":null,"price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0292.jpg?v=1792701002","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/nigara-hamono-sg2-tsuchime-migaki-petty-150mm-wenge-handle","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}