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Nigara Hamono VGXEOS Santoku 170mm

Name: Nigara Hamono VGXEOS Santoku 170mm
Brand: Nigara Hamono
SKU: N-VGXEOS-S165-DM
Price: 686.0 NZD
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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

VGXEOS Core, Stainless Damascus Tsuchime Clad

Hardness

61 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Easy

2 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Santoku

Blade Material

VGXEOS Core, Stainless Damascus Tsuchime Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Dark Maple

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

173mm

Overall Length

316mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

2mm

Blade Height @ Heel

51mm

Weight

146.4g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type Read

Hand-forged from advanced VG-XEOS stainless steel in the prestigious Takefu Knife Village, this knife embodies modern Japanese craftsmanship. Its fine-grained steel offers outstanding stain resistance and a perfect harmony of cutting performance and refined aesthetics.

Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Hirosaki·Blacksmith

Nigara Hamono

Hirosaki, Aomori

The 8th generation of the Nigara Hamono forging line, working continuously from Hirosaki since 1949.

Coordinates

40.6°N · 140.5°E

Signature

SG2 multi-steel handmade Damascus

Steels

SG2R2

Nigara Hamono of Aomori are truly some of the most experienced knifemakers in Japan. Headed by Go-Yoshizawa San whom we met personally in 2023 (what a legend), they are now on their 8th generation of blacksmiths, they are masters at stainless Damascus forging and heat treatment. They supply knives of impeccable finish with some of the best performing knives we've come across. They can also do it all, from forging Honyaki, experimenting with new steels and wild finishes, to creating flawless daily workhorse knives that don't break the bank.

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Best knives and Amazing customer service !!!!

I bought my first Japanese knives from chefs edge, 4 Nigara hamono knives over about 2-3 months from them and the knives themselves are the most amazing things I’ve ever bought for my kitchen !!! Not only are they a work of art but they super sharp and super comfortable to use.

But what I want to highlight is the customer service !!! It was outstanding through every purchase and every questioned I asked they answered and they even went above and beyond for one of my purchases !!! I will always use chefs edge for any of my Japanese knife purchases !!! You’ve literally made a life long customer out of me. Thanks guys !!!
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