Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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A truly immense gyuto, the super thick spine and distal taper are a sight to behold and the nashiji damascus finish is stunning!
This is a Ginsan/Silver 3 core knife clad in stainless steel and we've paired it with an equally beautiful Ebony and double turquoise handle from our handle collection.
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About this range
First Impressions
This is a selection of knives that makes a serious first impression on every level, the incredible thickness and taper of the spine and profile that narrows to a trademark Nigara Hamono thin edge and a damascus finish that's out of this world.
Beauty
These are stunning knives, Nigara Hamono push the envelope in a lot of their lines but if you want something that's as much talking point as it is performance tool then look no further.
The matt nashiji finish on the cladding is rustic and natural and the dark damascus layering is beautifully highlighted by the etching process.
The standard range is fitted with a dark birch and white spacer octagonal wa handle.
In Hand
This is a range of knives that not unsurprisingly has a significant feeling of heft when you hold them. Across the range they're a very thick profile and spine but they feel well balanced and taper quite agressively from just above the heel so that weight is well distributed.
The larger wedge shape profile does give good food release in most ingredients although we did note in our testing that in some denser vegetables there was a bit of wedging as the extreme thickness was perhaps not as beneficial as a thinner profile knife would be so you might wish to take this into account if you work with a lot of denser foods.
Durability
A Silver 3 core clad in stainless is a becoming a more common combination thanks to its edge retention quality, overall robustness and ease of care.
Ease of Care
You'll find Silver 3 holds an edge well and is generally easy to sharpen so just follow our normal care instructions and we'd suggest checking out a knife care kit for longer term maintenance.
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.
Our Verdict
An incredible statement piece in terms of design and finish but one that's still absolutely designed for use. The Silver 3 core is easy to sharpen and maintain and Nigara Hamono's skill in crafting knives that remain thin behind the edge despite the overall extremely thick profile remains as impressive as ever.
It's easy to be swayed by the looks but you can be reassured that the performance is there too!
Knife Measurements - Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
- Blade Length: 230mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Blade Height: 49.2mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 6.81mm (Spine width above the heel) 3.14mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.96mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: Silver 3
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 61-62 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Various
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
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.
Meet the maker
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.
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