{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-gyuto-210-ironwood","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm with Ironwood Yo Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm pairs a Japanese chef's knife blade with a substantial ironwood Western-style handle. Made by Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan, it is a versatile choice for everyday vegetable prep, slicing boneless meat, and portioning fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts SG2 powdered stainless steel core offers excellent edge retention, while stainless cladding keeps daily care straightforward. The dark kurouchi finish contrasts with the polished cutting area, and the hammered tsuchime texture gives the blade its distinctive appearance. Natural ironwood grain makes each handle individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 210mm gyuto format offers useful cutting length without the space demands of a larger chef's knife. A curved belly supports gentle rocking, while the pointed tip handles detail work such as trimming and scoring. Choose this version if you enjoy a familiar Western-style grip and the cutting performance of a Japanese double-bevel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Nigara gyuto suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its versatile shape and stainless construction suit home cooks who want one high-quality knife for most daily prep. Use controlled cuts on a suitable cutting board and keep it away from bones and frozen food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a gyuto and a kiritsuke gyuto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto has a conventional pointed chef's knife profile. A kiritsuke gyuto has a distinctive angled tip. Both can handle vegetables, boneless meat, and fish; this model is a good fit if you prefer the familiar outline of a classic chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs SG2 stainless, and does it need special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 is a powdered stainless steel known for edge retention. Stainless does not mean maintenance-free: hand wash, dry promptly, and never leave the knife soaking or put it in a dishwasher. The wooden handle also benefits from staying clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan left-handed cooks use this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its double-bevel, approximately 50\/50 edge is suitable for both right- and left-handed cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Sharpening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a wood or soft synthetic board, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid twisting, prying, cutting bones, and scraping the edge sideways across the board. Store the knife with its edge protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen with suitable whetstones when needed. Light maintenance on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help refresh the edge between sharpenings. For professional edge preparation, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigara Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto \/ Japanese chef's knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 (R2) powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi with hammered tsuchime texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Cutting Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel \/ Mid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironwood, yo \/ Western style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate and can vary between handmade knives. 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