Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi 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, kurouchi 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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Carter Cutlery Muteki #5529 Funayuki 190mm 7.48" by Taylor Shields
This Muteki Funayuki kitchen knife by Taylor Shields offers exceptional performance with its Hitachi White #1 steel core laminated with 410 stainless steel for superior sharpness and durability. The handle, made from Thuya and Leopardwood, is complemented by white and Tiffany blue G10 liners, providing a unique and elegant touch. Perfect for a wide range of kitchen tasks, this knife is as functional as it is beautiful.
Specifications:
- Style: Muteki, Funayuki Kitchen Knife
- Blade Steel: Hitachi White #1 Steel Core, Laminated with 410 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Forged/Polished
- Handle: Thuya, Leopardwood
- Liner: White G10, Tiffany Blue G10
- Blade Length: 7.48″ (190 mm, 6.27 sun)
- Blade Thickness: 0.082″ (2.09 mm)
- Blade Width: 1.81″ (46 mm)
- Weight: 4.87 oz (138 g)
- Maker: Taylor Shields
- Brand: Muteki
- Knife Type: Kitchen Knife
- Kitchen Knife Style: Funayuki
- Steel: White/Stainless
- Steel Finish: Forged/Polished
- Handle Material: Thuya, Leopardwood with G10 liners
- Weight Range: 4-4.99 oz
