Nigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm Abalone Western Handle
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Overview
Forged in Aomori by Nigara Hamono, this 240 mm Gyuto pairs a razor-hard SG2 powder-steel core with rugged kurouchi tsuchime stainless cladding for striking good looks and fuss-free care. The long, gently curved edge glides through everything from sweet potatoes to sous-vide striploin, while the full-tang Western handle—dressed in shimmering abalone-resin scales and anchored by a nickel-silver bolster—adds confident balance and serious wow factor on the prep line.
Common Questions
Q: Is the listed 240 mm the sharpened edge length?
A: Nigara measures from the neck (machi) to the tip. The true cutting edge is about 228 mm, giving you generous push-cutting real estate without feeling oversized.
Q: How often will I need to sharpen SG2?
A: Thanks to its 62-63 HRC hardness, SG2 holds an edge for months of typical home use. A quick leather strop refreshes the bite; full stone work is only needed a few times a year.
Q: Will the abalone handle survive daily kitchen abuse?
A: The resin-stabilized abalone shell is waterproof and dimensionally stable—wash gently, dry promptly, and it will sparkle for decades.
Specifications
- Core Steel: SG2 powder stainless steel
- Cladding Type: Stainless steel, tsuchime finish
- Blade Length (listed): 240 mm
- Actual Edge Length: 228 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): 2.3 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): 2.1 mm
- Spine Thickness (1 cm from Tip): 0.8 mm
- Blade Height (Heel): 51 mm
- Overall Length: 380 mm
- Weight: ~290 g
- Handle Material: Abalone-resin scales, nickel-silver bolster (Western full-tang)
- Hardness (HRC): 62 – 63
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US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
