Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Petty 150mm
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Overview
A slim 150mm Japanese utility knife for trimming boneless meat, slicing fruit and preparing smaller vegetables. Its compact profile complements a gyuto or santoku when a larger blade feels cumbersome.
Made by Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki, Japan, this knife pairs a VG-XEOS stainless-steel core with stainless Damascus cladding and a hammered tsuchime finish. The layered steel and textured blade give each knife an individual appearance. Stainless construction makes daily care straightforward: wash by hand and dry after use.
Choose Your Handle
Carbon Fiber Handle: Includes a Tokushu Shattered Carbon wa handle fitted by our team after you order. The handle uses carbon fiber set in epoxy, with an octagonal profile. Installation is included in the selected knife price.
Blade Only (No Handle): Includes the blade and exposed tang only. A handle is not included or installed. Choose this option for a custom build; handle fit must be checked against the tang.
Common Questions
Is this knife suitable for home cooks?
Yes, once fitted with a handle. It is useful for small preparation tasks alongside a larger chef's knife. Use a controlled cutting motion and avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge.
Does the carbon-fiber option arrive assembled?
Yes. Tokushu Knife fits the included handle after your order and ships the completed knife. The blade-only option ships without a handle.
How should I care for VG-XEOS steel?
Hand wash with mild soap, rinse and dry promptly. Do not soak or put the knife in a dishwasher. Use a wood or knife-friendly synthetic board, such as a Hasegawa cutting board. Maintain the edge with whetstones when needed.
Specifications
- Maker: Nigara Hamono
- Origin: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Knife Type: Petty / utility knife
- Core Steel: VG-XEOS stainless steel
- Cladding: Stainless Damascus
- Finish: Tsuchime / hammered
- Blade Length: Approximately 150 mm (heel to tip)
- Hardness: Approximately 61–62 HRC
- Edge: Double bevel
- Handle: Small Tokushu Shattered Carbon wa handle, or blade only without a handle
Shipping, returns and order protection
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.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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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.
