Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
SG2 Core w/Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad
Hardness
63 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Bunka
Blade Material
SG2 Core w/Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Ebony
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
167mm
Overall Length
312mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.4mm/2.4mm
Blade Height @ Heel
50mm
gWeight
165g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Bunka is your small/medium sized prep solution. If you prefer a slightly shorter blade length but still need to prep veggies and smaller cuts of meat, this is your stop. The angled "K-Tip" allows for finer tip work and can be used to sweep ingredients across the board so you don't dull your edge.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information
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
Nigara Hamono

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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