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 - Santoku

The Santoku (三德) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

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 Hamono Matt Aogami Super Santoku 180mm

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