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The octagonal wa handle is crafted from African ebony with a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for comfort during extended use. Headed by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa, Nigara applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this hand-forged yanagiba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35446207086744,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2_YANAGI300","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusYanagiba300mmD.jpg?v=1715420398"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-petty-165mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Petty 165mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Petty 165mm by Myojin Riki is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise in-hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin in Tosa, this 165mm blade features Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel with a kasumi finish and soft iron san-mai cladding. The reactive construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation, as the blade lacks stainless cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis petty profile measures 32.4mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 2.6mm, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip for intricate tasks like deveining or cutting garnishes. The octagonal ebony handle provides a geometric grip suited to detailed board work, while the 81g weight supports controlled manipulation during precision cuts. 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This double-bevel gyuto features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish, measuring 210mm in length and weighing 170g. The blade geometry includes a 44mm heel height, 2.6mm spine thickness at the heel, and 1.1mm thickness at the tip, supporting general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains 1.1% carbon with tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive soft iron cladding requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust formation. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. 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This double-bevel santoku features Aogami #2 steel at 61-63 HRC in a san-mai soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish. The 180mm blade profile suits general-purpose slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in Japanese kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the blade is not stainless clad, this reactive carbon steel requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust. Aogami #2 offers ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping, containing 1.1% carbon and 1.25% tungsten for improved edge retention. The octagonal Black Chacate WA handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. 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This double bevel nakiri features a flat edge profile designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to prevent food from remaining connected after chopping. The blade measures 165mm in length with a 50mm heel height and weighs 194g, featuring spine thicknesses of 2.5mm at the heel, 2.2mm at mid, and 1.8mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed using san-mai soft iron clad over Aogami #2 carbon steel, this reactive blade requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. The Blue 2 core achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. The kurouchi surface finish covers the blade, and the octagonal WA handle is crafted from Black Chacate timber, valued for its deep brown to black coloration, fine texture, and durability. 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