Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm Tsuchime Western Ironwood with Saya

Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm Tsuchime Western Ironwood with SayaThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking detailed cutting performance with distinctive artistic finish. Produced by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with san mai stainless cladding and a kurouchi tsuchime surface texture. The 150mm profile suits precision tasks including peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits and vegetables,

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise tip control

This K-tip variant possesses a flatter profile and defined tip that enhances slicing capability while enabling fine cutting work with the front section of the blade

The SRS-13 steel composition contains chromium

A completely new

The Blue 2 steel core measures 61-63 HRC hardness and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants

this blade requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust

The defined tip allows for scoring and carving

different from inside resin-finished frying pans

allowing for personalisation to suit your style

achieving a hardness between 54 and 60 HRC

The blade displays a Kurouchi surface finish and tapers from a 3

FAXR2 powdered steel from Nachi-Fujikoshi achieves HRC 62-63 hardness and provides a fine grain structure for edge sharpness and retention