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Immerse yourself in the rich legacy of Nigara Hamono, where time-honored traditions culminate in the creation of breathtaking handmade kitchen knives of unparalleled quality. Hailing from the northern region of Japan, this esteemed brand carries a legacy dating back an impressive 350 years, when skilled blacksmiths crafted an array of weapons and tools.
During the illustrious Showa period, Nigara Kunitoshi rose to prominence for his exceptional craftsmanship, earning widespread recognition. In the aftermath of World War II, Nigara's focus shifted to the realm of kitchen cutlery and farming tools, cementing their expertise in these domains. Through perseverance and innovation, Nigara not only endured but flourished, ultimately establishing themselves as the premier artisans of fine kitchen cutlery in Northern Japan.
Discover the epitome of craftsmanship and precision with Nigara Hamono, where tradition meets modern excellence. Elevate your culinary experience with their finest creations, meticulously handcrafted to grace your kitchen with timeless beauty and extraordinary performance.Brand: Nigara
Blacksmith: Yoshizawa san
Location: Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless Steel
HRC 62-63
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 1.9 oz/ 56g
Blade Length: 85 mm
Overall Length: 214 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.9 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 24.9 mm
During the illustrious Showa period, Nigara Kunitoshi rose to prominence for his exceptional craftsmanship, earning widespread recognition. In the aftermath of World War II, Nigara's focus shifted to the realm of kitchen cutlery and farming tools, cementing their expertise in these domains. Through perseverance and innovation, Nigara not only endured but flourished, ultimately establishing themselves as the premier artisans of fine kitchen cutlery in Northern Japan.
Discover the epitome of craftsmanship and precision with Nigara Hamono, where tradition meets modern excellence. Elevate your culinary experience with their finest creations, meticulously handcrafted to grace your kitchen with timeless beauty and extraordinary performance.
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1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Beautiful knife!, December 6, 2023Posted By: Martin Zimmerman
I loaned my Tojiro DP petty to my sister, of course she didn’t want to return it. That’s a good knife, but I decided to upgrade to something a little flashier. This caught my eye. I’ve had it now for 5 months. I was unfamiliar with the metal and initially tried a 20 deg total bevel angle. The edge degraded pretty quickly. So then I freehand honed it to something more like 30 degrees. The new edge has held up quite well. It cuts through pretty much everything with ease, has not had any rust issues and is quite beautiful to look at. Yeah it would have been cheaper to get another Tojiro DP, but I am entirely satisfied with this purchase.
I loaned my Tojiro DP petty to my sister, of course she didn’t want to return it. That’s a good knife, but I decided to upgrade to something a little flashier. This caught my eye. I’ve had it now for 5 months. I was unfamiliar with the metal and initially tried a 20 deg total bevel angle. The edge degraded pretty quickly. So then I freehand honed it to something more like 30 degrees. The new edge has held up quite well. It cuts through pretty much everything with ease, has not had any rust issues and is quite beautiful to look at. Yeah it would have been cheaper to get another Tojiro DP, but I am entirely satisfied with this purchase.
