About the Maker - Nigara Hamono

With sowrd-making roots for over 350 years old, although Nigara Hamono (二唐刃物) is a relatively new knife-maker, the skills passed down from generations allowed them to create unique and stunning knives.

About the Shape - Petty

Petty (ぺティ) knives are considered to be a smaller version of the Gyuto and are similarly used as an all-rounder knife to peel, slice, dice, mince, peel and trim a variety of smaller fruits, vegetables, herbs, garnishes and proteins.

About the Steel - Aogami Super

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) Super steel has the highest amount of carbon among the Aogami steels meaning the greatest hardness and edge retention. Many knife makers see this steel as one of the best steels to work with. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

About the Finish - Tsuchime

Tsuchime (槌目) refers to a hammered finish. This could be a result from the forging process or be added/hand-hammered by the blacksmith to create an indented and unique finish.

Nigara Kiri-Petty Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 120mm (4.7")	$189.66	Sold by SharpEdge	Ships from Slovenia
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 120mm	$199.00	Sold by Tokushu Knife	Ships from United States

Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Petty 120mm

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Finish - Migaki

Finish - Tsuchime

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Nigara Kiri-Petty Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 120mm (4.7")

Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 120mm

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