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This steel composition suits users prioritising edge retention, though the material can be relatively hard to sharpen during maintenance. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip profile and pairs with the 167g blade weight to create a balanced tool for slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks. The 2.4mm spine thickness at the heel tapers to 1.2mm near the tip, supporting controlled chopping motions typical of the santoku profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37980463825048,"sku":"NIGA_SGKU_SA180_EB","price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2KurouchiTsuchimeSantoku180mma.jpg?v=1764132381"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-migaki-tsuchime-petty-150mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 120mm is a stainless-clad utility knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs requiring a precision tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The 120mm profile suits in-hand peeling and general purpose tasks, offering a slim geometry for intricate cutting such as deveining shrimp or preparing garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures HRC 62-64 and provides high wear resistance with excellent edge retention, though the powdered metallurgy makes sharpening relatively hard. The stainless cladding ensures the blade is easy to look after and resists corrosion during daily use. Weighing 65g with a 1.6mm spine at the heel, the knife pairs this performance-oriented edge with an octagonal teak handle and black buffalo horn ferrule. 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The K-tip profile provides a thinner, sharper tip for precise slicing and picking, while the flatter edge geometry facilitates in-hand peeling tasks. This 150mm petty knife measures 270mm in total length and weighs 99g, serving as a dedicated instrument for processing fruits, vegetables, and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed using san-mai stainless cladding, the blade offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance through its uniform carbide distribution. The matt migaki tsuchime finish pairs with an octagonal ebony handle featuring a black horn ferrule for a comfortable grip during precision cutting. SG2 steel achieves high durability and fine sharpness, though it is relatively hard to sharpen due to its powdered metallurgy. 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This 170mm santoku profile measures 50mm at the heel and suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks where a less aggressive tip offers greater control during chopping motions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoshikane Hamono constructs this blade using san-mai stainless clad SKD steel hardened to HRC 63, featuring a convex primary bevel that aids food separation. The SKD core contains approximately 1% carbon and 5% chromium, behaving similarly to carbon steel regarding sharpening response and edge keenness while requiring less maintenance than high-carbon alternatives. Despite the stainless cladding, the semi-stainless nature of the core means the blade can rust if left wet and benefits from prompt drying after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model weighs 167g with a spine thickness of 3.9mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm near the tip to support its thin behind-the-edge grind. The octagonal ebony handle provides a geometric grip profile that pairs with the blade's balance point for precise handling. Produced in Sanjo by Yoshikane Hamono, this knife reflects the maker's established heat treatment practices and signature thin grinds applied to SKD tool steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40067399975064,"sku":"YOSH_SKNA_SA170HATSU","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroSKDNashijiSantokuEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1715048657"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-white-2-nashiji-stainless-clad-nakiri-170mm-by-yoshikane","title":"Yoshikane White 2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshikane White 2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife from Sanjo that best fits professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise push cuts through produce. This Hatsukokoro line blade features a White 2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction, measuring 166mm at the edge with a 51.5mm heel height. The flat profile ensures full board contact during straight downward chopping motions, facilitating clean separation of vegetables without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 2 steel at HRC 62-63 offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but remains reactive at the exposed edge, requiring immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The blade tapers from 3.9mm at the spine above the heel to 1.8mm near the tip, reflecting the ultra-thin Sanjo grind characteristic of Yoshikane Hamono. Weighing 202g, this nakiri pairs with an octagonal teak handle featuring a black buffalo horn ferrule for secure grip during repetitive vegetable preparation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40068105765016,"sku":"YOSH_W2NA_NA165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00632.jpg?v=1662528622"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-ginsan-wide-bevel-santoku-170-with-k-s-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel Santoku 170mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for users seeking a compact everyday blade with easy care. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this double-bevel santoku features a Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 core with stainless cladding and a migaki surface finish. 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Made by Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo, this blade features a White 2 (Shirogami #2) core hardened to HRC 62-63 within a san-mai stainless clad construction finished in nashiji. The 168mm edge length and distinctive reverse tanto tip facilitate precision tasks like julienning, while the straighter edge profile suits slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife measures 3.9mm at the heel, tapering to 2.2mm at the mid-blade and 1.2mm near the tip, reflecting the ultra-thin Sanjo grinds Yoshikane is known for. Despite the stainless exterior, the exposed White 2 cutting edge is reactive and requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. Weighing 170g with a 51.5mm heel height, it pairs with an octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood and a black buffalo horn ferrule. 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Crafted by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, this blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel clad in stainless steel with a tsuchime hammered finish. The san-mai construction pairs a hard SG2 core measuring 62-64 HRC with protective stainless cladding, providing wear resistance and uniform carbide distribution through the powdered metallurgy process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 270mm gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. The ironwood western handle accommodates various grip styles on the double-bevel edge, which typically sharpens to a 15-18 degree angle. SG2 steel offers excellent edge retention but requires specific sharpening techniques due to its hardness and wear resistance. The stainless clad construction simplifies care as the blade resists corrosion during heavy use. 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Crafted in Takefu by fourth-generation bladesmith Takeshi Saji, this santoku features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core clad in stainless steel with a diamond damascus surface finish. The 180mm profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping experience with a less aggressive tip design that serves as a compact everyday option for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SG2\/R2 powdered steel core measures HRC 63-64 and provides excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution, though the hardness makes sharpening relatively difficult. This san-mai stainless-clad construction is easy to look after and resists corrosion during regular kitchen use. Weighing 230g with a 48.3mm heel height and 2.7mm spine thickness at the heel, the knife pairs its blade with a desert ironwood western handle inspired by Bob Loveless's coke-bottle shape. 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The double-bevel blade measures 240mm in edge length and suits mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat in household kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinsan steel offers the sharpness associated with carbon steel while providing stainless corrosion resistance, making this knife easy to look after without reactive maintenance requirements. The fine grain structure supports a sharp edge, though the steel requires more frequent sharpening to maintain performance. Weighing 198g with a 51mm heel height and 2.2mm spine thickness at the heel, the blade pairs with an octagonal Black Chacate WA handle. This durable timber features deep brown to black coloration and a fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns, providing a traditional Japanese grip for daily kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45026803777757,"sku":"HT-HBGIN3S-GY240","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroGinsouGinsanGyuto240mma.jpg?v=1713767779"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.tw\/en\/collections\/blade-construction-collection-for-sanmai.oembed?page=8","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}