Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji Gyuto 210mmThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji Gyuto 210mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking an Aogami #2 carbon steel blade with artistic nashiji damascus cladding. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this 210mm gyuto features san mai construction with a soft iron damascus clad over a Blue 2 core, measuring 4. 0mm at the heel and tapering to 0. 7mm at the tip with a 49mm heel height. Aogami #2

the lead time was significant

Starves Binchotan charcoal of oxygen to take it back to its original state so it can be used again and again

the overall package is traditional

The blade measures 165mm in length with a 50mm heel height and weighs 194g

Japanese use them for rice cooking

Thickness at 1 cm from the tip:1

while famous for its unmatched craftsmanship of their traditional handmade Japanese kitchen knives

clad by 13-chrome stainless steel

providing a distinct grip profile for precision tasks

The 240mm blade length provides balanced cutting agility for slicing terrines

270 mm Weight 218 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 262 mm Blade Height at Heel 29 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

this knife requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion