{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-gyuto-210-ironwood","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm with Ironwood Yo Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm with Ironwood Yo Handle is a Japanese chef knife for cooks who want a pointed k-tip, stainless steel performance, and the familiar feel of a Western handle. Made in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan, it pairs SG2 powdered stainless steel with a dark kurouchi finish and distinctive hammered tsuchime texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the 210mm blade for everyday vegetable prep, slicing boneless meat, and portioning fish. The kiritsuke tip offers a precise working point for detailed cuts, while the ironwood handle brings rich natural grain and a substantial grip. Its metal bolster completes the transition from handle to blade. This is a versatile kitchen knife for careful home cooks and professionals who appreciate a Western-handled Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 offers strong edge retention and good corrosion resistance. Keep cuts controlled and let the edge do the work. Protect the tip from twisting, and avoid bones, frozen food, hard shells, and prying. Use wood or a knife-friendly synthetic surface such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry promptly, including the handle and bolster. Do not soak the knife or put it in the dishwasher. Light maintenance on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can refresh the edge between whetstone sharpenings. For professional edge maintenance, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Nigara kiritsuke suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits a home cook who wants an all-purpose Japanese chef knife with a Western handle and is comfortable caring for a hard, fine edge. The 210mm size offers useful cutting length for daily prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs SG2 steel stainless?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This knife has an SG2 powdered stainless steel core and stainless cladding. It still needs prompt washing and drying; stainless steel can stain if left wet or exposed to food residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a traditional single-bevel kiritsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a double-bevel kiritsuke gyuto with a 50\/50 edge, suitable for right- or left-handed use. It serves as a general-purpose chef knife with a distinctive pointed tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every ironwood handle look the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ironwood is a natural material, so grain and color vary between knives. The photos show the handle style and blade finish.\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\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke gyuto \/ Japanese chef 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:\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\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nominal 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironwood yo \/ Western handle with metal bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions and weight are approximate and may vary slightly between knives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54966322856160,"sku":"TK-54966322856160","price":529.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-210mm-ironwood-angled-front.jpg?v=1789798334","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-gyuto-210-ironwood","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}