Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
SG2 Core, Stainless Raindrop Damascus Clad
Hardness
63 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Gyuto
Blade Material
SG2 Core, Stainless Raindrop Damascus Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Dark Maple
Edge Length
200mm
Overall Length
340mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
49mm
gWeight
160g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

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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Jordan Kabir

Nigara Hamono SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm - Ebony

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Christopher Nicolay
Textured Laser

This knife is stunning in person and it came pretty sharp out of the box. There is a noticeable texture to the raindrop damascus - especially if you use a microfiber towel to wipe it dry between use. The grind is very thin at the tip so much so that I managed to chip a tiny piece off - no big deal. It’s a gorgeous knife that I can definitely recommend if you’re looking for something unique and lower maintenance that will still hold a very sharp edge.