{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-slicer-255mm-with-custom-western-handle","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki Slicer 255mm with Custom Hybrid Western Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki Slicer 255mm with Custom Hybrid Western Handle is a high-performance Japanese slicing knife built for clean, elegant cuts through proteins. Its long, narrow kiritsuke-style sujihiki profile is ideal for slicing roasts, brisket, turkey, steak, sashimi, and fish with fewer strokes and less tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core is SG2 powdered stainless steel, prized for strong edge retention, fine sharpening potential, and easier maintenance than reactive carbon steel. The stainless cladding is finished with a dark kurouchi surface and textured tsuchime hammer pattern, giving the blade a bold, modern look while helping reduce food contact during slicing. The custom hybrid Western handle adds extra visual impact with red resin, light figured wood, metal spacers, and a full-tang construction that gives the knife a more substantial, familiar feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigara Hamono is based in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan, and carries a long forging history into modern Japanese kitchen knives. This kiritsuke sujihiki is a strong choice for cooks who want a premium SG2 slicer that blends performance, edge life, low-maintenance stainless construction, and standout collector-level aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a kiritsuke sujihiki used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A kiritsuke sujihiki is a long Japanese slicer with a pointed kiritsuke-style tip. It is best for slicing cooked meats, raw proteins, fish, brisket, roasts, turkey, and sashimi-style cuts where a clean, single pulling motion matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is SG2 steel good for a slicing knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. SG2 is an excellent steel for a sujihiki because it can take a very refined edge and hold that edge for a long time. It is also stainless, making it easier to care for than traditional carbon steel while still offering high-end cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially for home cooks who frequently slice roasts, smoked meats, fish, or special-occasion proteins. It is long and precise, so it rewards careful technique. Use it on a knife-friendly board such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and avoid bones, frozen food, and hard twisting cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for this Nigara SG2 sujihiki?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash by hand, dry immediately, and never put it in the dishwasher. SG2 is stainless, but it should still be kept clean and dry. For edge upkeep, light stropping on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can help maintain sharpness between full sharpening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigara Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke Sujihiki \/ Japanese Slicer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 \/ R2 Powder Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi Tsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 240–243mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 385–400mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.0–2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 176–230g depending on handle configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Hybrid Western Handle with resin, figured wood, and metal spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47334366576864,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-sujihiki-255mm-hybrid-western-handle-06.jpg?v=1781439054","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/nigara-hamono-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-slicer-255mm-with-custom-western-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}