Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Gyuto 240mm Western Ironwood with Saya

providing durability through the stabilisation process while displaying natural grain patterns

Steel: Ginsan Stainless Steel

The SG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness for edge retention and wear resistance during intricate tasks like deveining or cutting garnishes

providing high wear resistance and edge retention suitable for mincing

This Itadaki model measures 4

resulting in a knife with both functional performance and distinctive visual character

A two-way type that is perfect for rough cutting for mountain-shaped etching and for finishing with groove-shaped etching

3% carbon and 1

7mm at the middle and near the tip

The result was just plain sensational

this knife represents the maker's SW line and features a migaki surface finish on a stainless monosteel blade

Stropping with leather is a popular way to remove the burr