Nigara SG2 K-tip Nakiri 170mm with Kurouchi Tsuchime Finish Ebony

Nigara SG2 K-tip Nakiri 170mm with Kurouchi Tsuchime Finish EbonyThis Nigara SG2 K tip Nakiri 170mm is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife best fit for professional chefs and first time buyers seeking stainless clad construction with a Kurouchi Tsuchime finish. Produced by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this blade features an SG2 powdered steel core within a san mai stainless clad structure, measuring 168mm at the edge with a 52mm heel height and weighing 174g. The flat edge profile facilitates straight push cuts

delivering a fine grain structure that supports sharpness while remaining straightforward to sharpen on whetstones

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and G10 materials to provide a tapered rear end and wider midsection for grip control

The knife roll has 10 knife slots designed to accommodate knives of various sizes to be inserted with tip down

best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking artistic san-mai construction

This knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with a hardness of 62-64 HRC

The MV steel incorporates molybdenum and vanadium carbides to increase wear resistance while maintaining toughness

The 180mm edge length and thick spine measuring 7

Hitachi SLD core steel measures 62-64 HRC and contains 1

This high-end stone will quickly become a prized possession in the hands of an experienced sharpener

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Ginsan Silver #3 steel from Hitachi Special Steel offers the sharpness and fine grain structure of carbon steel alongside stainless corrosion resistance