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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-kurouchi-tsuchime-double-bevel-boning-knife","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Double-bevel Honesuki (Boning knife) 150mm Black Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Double-bevel Honesuki 150mm is a boning knife best fit for professional chefs and first-timers requiring a stiff blade for poultry preparation. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel profile features SG2 powdered steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The blade displays a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 150mm in length, providing the thickness and pointed tip necessary for manoeuvring around bones and cutting through joints during deboning tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves a hardness of 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance, though it is relatively hard to sharpen. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. This knife weighs between 145g and 176g depending on configuration, with spine thickness measuring approximately 4mm at the heel tapering to 2.2mm near the tip. The stiff, broad blade excels in precision meat butchery work rather than relying on flexibility, making it suitable for detailed processing where agility is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463650152669,"sku":"NIGA_SGKH_HO135","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2TsuthimeKurouchiDoubleBevelHonesuki150mmBlackChacatea.jpg?v=1715308921"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-petty-120-150mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 120mm is a stainless-clad utility and paring knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers requiring precision for peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with san-mai stainless cladding and a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The 120mm profile suits in-hand peeling and general purpose tasks where intricate control is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy construction. This stainless clad blade requires standard care and is noted as relatively hard to sharpen. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip that pairs with the slim petty geometry for detailed cutting. Weighing between 68g and 99g with a spine measuring 1.9mm at the heel tapering to 1.1mm near the tip, this knife balances lightweight handling with structural rigidity for fine kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44107151474909,"sku":"NG-SG2KUTSU-PT120","price":237.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2KurouchiTsuchimePetty120mma_eed831b2-3fba-41ed-bd0d-6810d0efa6a3.jpg?v=1764130892"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurokuma-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurokuma Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurokuma Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an entry point into reactive carbon steel. This 165mm blade features Aogami #2 steel with a soft iron clad san-mai construction and a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in home kitchens, offering a controllable chopping experience with a less aggressive tip geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive soft iron exterior requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation. The workhorse grind supports daily preparation, though fit and finish reflect its budget-friendly positioning within the Kurokuma line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with the blade, providing a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. The knife weighs 175g with a 46mm heel height and spine thickness measuring 4.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip. This specification set establishes the Kurokuma Santoku as a functional introduction to traditional Japanese knife characteristics and reactive steel care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45514534584541,"sku":"HSK-KK-B2KU-ST165-BC","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Kurokuma_Blue_2_Kurouchi_Santoku_165mm-20240719-01.jpg?v=1721472984"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-tsuchime-kurouchi-sakaimaru-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm is a stainless-clad slicer best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking a long blade for protein carving. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with sanmai stainless cladding and a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The 270mm length provides balanced cutting reach for slicing tasks, while the double bevel geometry suits general kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy. This construction supports edge retention during extended service but requires specific sharpening attention due to the steel's hardness. The blade spine measures 2.6mm at the heel and mid-section, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip to reduce friction against soft proteins during draw cuts. Weighing 180g with a 41mm heel height, the knife pairs these dimensions with an octagonal ebony handle that features a subtle taper for grip positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667574022365,"sku":"NG-SG2TSUKU-SKSJ270","price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Nigara_SG2_Tsuchime_Kurouchi_Sakaimaru_Sujihiki_270mm-20240907-01.jpg?v=1725682673"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-tsuchime-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-c","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm is a stainless-clad Japanese chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking a 240mm general-purpose blade with SG2 powdered steel core. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel gyuto features san-mai stainless clad construction with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 225mm in edge length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance, though the catalog notes this steel is relatively hard to sharpen. The blade has a spine thickness of 2.3mm at the heel, tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, with a 50mm heel height and 210g total weight. This geometry suits mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks across vegetables and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip profile on this wa-handled knife. 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Made by Nigara in Aomori under master Go Yoshizawa, this blade utilises coreless construction to combine two high-carbon steels without a soft iron cladding layer. The Kurouchi Tsuchime surface finish provides texture across the 229mm edge length, while the double bevel profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including slicing meat and chopping vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel at 61-63 HRC offers edge retention through tungsten carbides while remaining accessible to sharpen. As a reactive carbon steel blade without stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The spine measures 4.2mm at the heel, placing this gyuto on the thicker side of available profiles. An octagonal ebony wa handle with triple nickel copper spacers and horn ferrule pairs with the 250g total weight to provide a traditional Japanese grip. 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This K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed scoring work. Forged by Nigara in Aomori, this knife features a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 5.0mm at the heel, 3.0mm at mid, and 1.1mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs stainless clad is absent, the reactive carbon steel blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The dual-core construction places Blue 2 and White 2 steels throughout the blade rather than as a central core, creating the distinctive damascus pattern visible beneath the kurouchi finish. Weighing 245g, this knife is on the thicker side and suits users comfortable with substantial blade geometry. 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This double-bevel general-purpose knife measures 180mm in edge length and weighs 186g, featuring spine thicknesses of 2.9mm at the heel, 2.7mm at mid, and 1.2mm at the tip. The Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping experience for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel blade requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl, providing intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through the stabilisation process. 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This 180mm Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks while enabling detailed work through its angled point. The blade measures 2.9mm at the heel and tapers to 0.7mm at the tip, weighing 149g with a 49mm heel height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNigara constructs this knife using san-mai stainless damascus cladding over an SLD core hardened to 62-64 HRC. This semi-stainless tool steel contains 12% chromium and forms hard carbides for edge retention, requiring drying after use to prevent rust despite its stainless classification. The blade displays a vertical Tsuchime hammer tone pattern beneath a Kurouchi etched finish. 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