{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-255mm-with-carbon-and-gold-wa-handle","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm with Carbon and Gold Wa Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm with Carbon and Gold Wa Handle is a striking Japanese slicing knife built for clean, elegant cuts through proteins, roasts, brisket, poultry, fish, and composed plating work. The long, narrow kiritsuke sujihiki profile helps you slice in smooth, single strokes instead of sawing back and forth, preserving texture and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged by Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan, this knife combines a high-performance SG2\/R2 powdered stainless steel core with stainless cladding, a dark kurouchi finish, and hammered tsuchime texture. The result is a blade that offers excellent edge retention, low maintenance compared with carbon steel, and a dramatic blacksmith finish that stands out immediately on the board. The carbon and gold wa handle adds a refined custom feel, balancing modern visual impact with traditional Japanese handle comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong choice for cooks who want a premium Japanese slicer that can handle cooked meats, raw fish, barbecue, holiday carving, and precise service work. SG2 steel is known for taking a very keen edge and holding it well, while the stainless cladding makes daily care easier. For best performance, hand wash only, dry immediately, avoid bones and frozen foods, and use a knife-friendly cutting surface such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a kiritsuke sujihiki best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A kiritsuke sujihiki is best for long, clean slicing cuts. It excels at carving roasts, slicing brisket, portioning fish, cutting sashimi-style portions, trimming proteins, and making presentation-focused slices where a shorter chef knife would require too much motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is SG2 steel good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. SG2, also called R2, is a premium powdered stainless steel that offers excellent edge retention without the same rust sensitivity as carbon steel. It is especially good for home cooks and professionals who want sharpness, durability, and easier maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I maintain this Nigara SG2 sujihiki?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash and dry the knife after use, avoid the dishwasher, and do not cut through bones, shells, or frozen foods. To keep the edge refined between sharpenings, use light stropping on a quality leather strop such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTokushu Knife Premium XL Leather Strop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For peak out-of-the-box sharpness or future edge restoration, add Tokushu Knife’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Blacksmith:\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 Powdered 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 Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255mm (Measured from tip to machi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e  40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 173g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon and Gold Wa Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Grind:\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135348007136,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-255mm-07.jpg?v=1782120246","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-255mm-with-carbon-and-gold-wa-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}