Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 210mm

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Nigara Hamono is a company whose founding dates back more than 350 years. "Since the days of Samurai" proudly printed on every Nigara Hamono box references the long history Nigara has of producing swords and blades since the Edo period. 

While Nigara has modernised considerably since then, using advanced modern steels like SG2, Aogami Super and most recently SG Strix, the spirit of quality craftsmanship is still present. Under the guidance of current President Go Yoshizawa, Nigara produces blades with stunning finishes. When a Nigara blade has a tsuchime (hammered) finish, you can bet it's not going to be a simple round hammer mark. There are going to be hexagons, crescents, waves and spikes hammered into the blade. It's complex, yet not in-your-face, you'll have to look close to notice it. The same can be said for their damascus patterns which can range from waves to swirls, to complete circles. Nigara Hamono spares no expense in making their blades uniquely theirs.

Nigara's VG10 collection boasts both a tsuchime and damascus finish. Rather than being highly polished, the blade is rather muted and matte. The details of its finishes reveal themselves to you on closer inspection. The most prominent thing that first catches your eye is the striking damascus pattern, which almost resembles waves slowly breaking onto a beach. If the damascus lines are waves then the tsuchime must be water, resembling a calm and softly undulating sea, softly blowing in the breeze. Overall the blade exudes a calm and confident presence, which is helped by its solid weight and handling.

Blade Type: Gyuto
Core: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel
Handle: Mono Ebony Octagonal Handle
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
HRC: 60-61
Weight: 169g
Blade Length: 200mm
Overall Length: 350mm