An utterly spectacular gyuto from Nigara Hamono's famous Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus line, this is a work of art made to the highest standards and paired with a one-off custom made ambonya and horn handle made specifically for this knife by @letshandlethis.
This knife is a collectors dream and it's not often we see stock of this line.
Please note that this is a new version of the knife and that Nigara Hamono no longer put their name or logo on the blade itself on their higher end knives as they now prefer the pattern of these knives to be completely uninterrupted by any markings.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 231mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 389mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 49.8mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.96mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 258 grams
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Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Cladding Steel: Rainbow Damascus
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Various
- Handle Material: Various materials available
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: NIG-053-##
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend the 240mm magnolia saya for this knife.
Meet the maker
Gō Yoshizawa - Nigara Hamono
A legendary name in sword and knife making stretching back 8 generations and 350 years. You simply don't get much more skill going into each blade.
