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Nigara Hamono VGXEOS Santoku 170mm

$326.00 USD $277.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

VGXEOS Core, Stainless Damascus Tsuchime Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Dark Maple

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

173mm

Overall Length

316mm

Spine Thickness

2mm

Blade Height

51mm

Weight

146.4g

HRC

~61

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type

Forged from advanced VG-XEOS steel in the renowned Tafeku Knife Village, this knife redefines modern craftsmanship. Its ultra-refined micro-grain structure delivers exceptional stain resistance and a perfect balance of elegance and performance.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

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Nigara Hamono

Nigara Hamono are truly some of the most experienced knifemakers in Japan. Now on their 8th generation of blacksmiths, they are masters at stainless damascus forging and heat treatment. The Anmon Damascus we have available have a matte finish and are polished underneath, resulting in a brilliant visual contrast.

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