{"title":"Nigara","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-damascus-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this 300mm blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with soft iron damascus cladding and an etched surface finish. The long, slender profile suits precise slicing tasks required for sushi and seafood preparation, while the reactive construction demands immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and offers ease of sharpening with resistance to chipping. This nimai-constructed blade has a spine thickness of 4.1mm at the heel, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, and weighs 239g. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from African ebony with a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for comfort during extended use. Headed by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa, Nigara applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this hand-forged yanagiba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35446207086744,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2_YANAGI300","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusYanagiba300mmD.jpg?v=1715420398"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku-180mm","title":"Nigara SG2 KU Santoku 180mm Tsuchime Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 KU Santoku 180mm Tsuchime Ebony is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking an 180mm blade with SG2 powdered steel core. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this santoku features a double bevel edge geometry and measures 168mm in cutting edge length with a 48mm heel height. The blade utilises san-mai stainless clad construction with a Kurouchi Tsuchime surface finish, providing a textured aesthetic while maintaining stainless cladding properties around the SG2 core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered steel achieves HRC 62-64 hardness and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its manufacturing process. This steel composition suits users prioritising edge retention, though the material can be relatively hard to sharpen during maintenance. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip profile and pairs with the 167g blade weight to create a balanced tool for slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks. The 2.4mm spine thickness at the heel tapers to 1.2mm near the tip, supporting controlled chopping motions typical of the santoku profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37980463825048,"sku":"NIGA_SGKU_SA180_EB","price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2KurouchiTsuchimeSantoku180mma.jpg?v=1764132381"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-migaki-tsuchime-petty-150mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 120mm is a stainless-clad utility knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs requiring a precision tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The 120mm profile suits in-hand peeling and general purpose tasks, offering a slim geometry for intricate cutting such as deveining shrimp or preparing garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures HRC 62-64 and provides high wear resistance with excellent edge retention, though the powdered metallurgy makes sharpening relatively hard. The stainless cladding ensures the blade is easy to look after and resists corrosion during daily use. Weighing 65g with a 1.6mm spine at the heel, the knife pairs this performance-oriented edge with an octagonal teak handle and black buffalo horn ferrule. This combination delivers a sturdy grip for precise handling while maintaining the lightweight balance expected of a dedicated petty knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43993876005085,"sku":"NIGA_SGHA_PE120","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2MattMigakiTsuchimePetty120mmEbonyHandle-20250319-01.jpg?v=1742344560"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-migaki-tsuchime-k-tip-petty-150mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K-tip Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K-tip Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs requiring a precise tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core with a hardness of HRC 62 to 64. The K-tip profile provides a thinner, sharper tip for precise slicing and picking, while the flatter edge geometry facilitates in-hand peeling tasks. This 150mm petty knife measures 270mm in total length and weighs 99g, serving as a dedicated instrument for processing fruits, vegetables, and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed using san-mai stainless cladding, the blade offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance through its uniform carbide distribution. The matt migaki tsuchime finish pairs with an octagonal ebony handle featuring a black horn ferrule for a comfortable grip during precision cutting. SG2 steel achieves high durability and fine sharpness, though it is relatively hard to sharpen due to its powdered metallurgy. The stainless construction makes this knife easy to look after, combining advanced metalworking technology with inherited forging skills from the Tsugaru sword smith tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37980713746584,"sku":"NIGA_SGHA_PE150KT","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2MattMigakiKtipPetty150mm.jpg?v=1715046035"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-暗紋-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm","title":"Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus Bunka 180mm Brich Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Bunka 180mm is a stainless clad general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking distinctive Tsugaru forging aesthetics paired with high-performance powdered steel. This double bevel blade features an SG2 core manufactured by Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62-64 HRC for excellent edge retention and wear resistance. The san-mai construction comprises 25 layers of forged stainless damascus on each side, displaying ripple markings characteristic of the original Anmon technique developed by Nigara in Aomori.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 180mm Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating precise slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks. As a powdered metallurgy steel, SG2 offers uniform carbide distribution that enhances toughness while maintaining fine sharpness, though it requires specific sharpening approaches due to its hardness. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl, providing intricate natural grain patterns and improved durability through the stabilisation process. Weighing 171g with a 50mm heel height and 2.6mm spine thickness at the heel, this knife presents specific physical dimensions for users evaluating balance and clearance. The etched surface finish highlights the hand-forged damascus cladding, representing Nigara's integration of inherited sword smithing traditions with modern metalworking technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216312996061,"sku":"NIGA_SGAM_BU180","price":519.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2RaindropDamascusBunka170mmD.jpg?v=1709959816"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-暗紋-sg2-damascus-nakiri-180mm","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Nakiri 180mm Birch (暗紋)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Nakiri 180mm is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring an SG2 powdered steel core and stainless damascus clad, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking distinct Tsugaru forging aesthetics. This double bevel nakiri measures 180mm in total length with a 169mm edge, designed specifically for straight push cuts through vegetables where the flat profile ensures full board contact for clean separation. The blade features 25 layers of forged damascus on each side displaying ripple markings distinctive to Nigara's original Anmon technique, with an etched surface finish that highlights the intricate pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered stainless steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness, offering high wear resistance and edge retention suited to users who prioritise longevity, though this steel is relatively hard to sharpen. The sanmai stainless clad construction provides corrosion resistance while maintaining the artistic damascus appearance. Weighing 167g with a spine thickness of 2.5mm at the heel tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, this knife pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal handle that features unique grain patterns enhanced through stabilisation for durability. Headed by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, Nigara combines inherited sword smith traditions with modern metalworking technology in this collectable series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42217408233693,"sku":"NIGA_SGAM_NA180_BR","price":519.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2KtipNakiri180mma.jpg?v=1715143404"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-tsuchime-sakimaru-sujihiki-300mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSuper cool Sakimaru shaped sujihiki by Nigara. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e===\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSince being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAs one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of  kitchen knives since then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 411px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e198 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e442 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e290 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e40 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.3 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.3 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eR2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVarious K\u0026amp;S  Handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42371512533213,"sku":"NAKA_SGMM_SASU300","price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/NigaraSG2MigakiTsuchimeSakimaruSujihiki300mma.jpg?v=1643001342"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-暗紋-sg2-damascus-santoku-165mm","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Santoku 170mm Birch (暗紋)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Santoku 170mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking distinctive Tsugaru forging aesthetics paired with high-performance powdered steel. This 170mm santoku features an SG2 core clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus per side, displaying the ripple markings characteristic of Nigara’s original Anmon technique. The blade measures 166mm at the edge with a 51mm heel height and double bevel geometry suited for slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers excellent edge retention through uniform carbide distribution, though this construction is relatively hard to sharpen. The sanmai stainless damascus clad requires standard care and provides corrosion resistance during use. Weighing 165g with spine thickness tapering from 2.6mm at the heel to 1.1mm at the tip, this knife pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal handle that features intricate grain patterns enhanced through meticulous stabilisation for durability. Headed by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, Nigara applies inherited sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this collectable series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463503188189,"sku":"NIGA_SGAM_SA18_BR","price":589.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2RaindropDamascusSantoku180mmD.jpg?v=1709964728"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-double-bevel-boning-knife","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Double-bevel Honesuki (Boning knife) 150mm Black Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Double-bevel Honesuki 150mm is a boning knife best fit for professional chefs and first-timers requiring a stiff blade for poultry preparation. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel profile features SG2 powdered steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The blade displays a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 150mm in length, providing the thickness and pointed tip necessary for manoeuvring around bones and cutting through joints during deboning tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves a hardness of 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance, though it is relatively hard to sharpen. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. This knife weighs between 145g and 176g depending on configuration, with spine thickness measuring approximately 4mm at the heel tapering to 2.2mm near the tip. The stiff, broad blade excels in precision meat butchery work rather than relying on flexibility, making it suitable for detailed processing where agility is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463650152669,"sku":"NIGA_SGKH_HO135","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2TsuthimeKurouchiDoubleBevelHonesuki150mmBlackChacatea.jpg?v=1715308921"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-sg2-damascus-sakimaru-sujihiki-270-300mm","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm is a stainless clad slicer best fit for professional chefs and collectors requiring long blade reach for protein carving. This knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with san-mai stainless damascus construction, displaying the distinctive ripple markings of Tsugaru forging. The double bevel sujihiki profile measures 270mm in length and suits general slicing tasks where reduced surface contact minimises friction against soft proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves a hardness between 62 and 64 HRC, offering high wear resistance and edge retention that requires specific sharpening attention due to the material's density. The blade has a spine thickness of 2.4mm at the heel tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, providing geometry suited for artful thin carving and portioning. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle pairs with this 198g build, featuring intricate grain patterns enhanced through a meticulous stabilisation process for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this knife represents the Nigara Anmon line which combines inherited sword smith traditions with modern metalworking technology. The etched raindrop damascus finish comprises 25 layers of forged steel on each side of the SG2 core. This sakimaru sujihiki serves as a specialised tool for slicing terrines, patés, and large meat portions, leveraging its slim blade geometry to prevent food from gripping during forward cutting motions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43382941384925,"sku":"NIGA_SGAM_SASU270","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2RaindropDamascusSakimaruSujihiki270mmD.jpg?v=1709962241"},{"product_id":"nigara-white-1-honyaki-kirisuke-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Nigara White 1 Honyaki Kirisuke Yanagiba 300mm with Octagonal Corian Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives and Stones is proud to bring you Nigara Knife, a boutique knife house based in the beautiful north eastern prefecture of Aomori. With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\" alt=\"Nigara Damascus\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e350 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e450 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e289 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e38.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 4.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: White #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 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Title","offer_id":43608713298141,"sku":"NIGA_W1HYK_KYA300_CRN","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01545.jpg?v=1671773927"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-blue-steel-damascus-kirisuke-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Troll Killer Blue Steel Damascus Kirisuke Yanagiba 300mm with Corian Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives and Stones is proud to bring you Nigara Knife, a boutique knife house based in the beautiful north eastern prefecture of Aomori. With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Nigara Damascus\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\"\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e329 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e457 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e294 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e41.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 3.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 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With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\" alt=\"Nigara Damascus\"\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 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medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e351 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e483 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e322 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e43.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 3.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 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Title","offer_id":43608720507101,"sku":"NIGA_BWCL_SYA330_CRN","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01528.jpg?v=1671774850"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-migaki-tsuchime-santoku-170mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSince being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAs one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 411px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e145 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e313 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e170 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: 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Made by Nigara in Aomori, this santoku features a VG10 core with stainless damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface texture. The 175mm blade length suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, while the double bevel geometry supports controlled chopping motion for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 steel measures HRC 60 to 61 and offers stain resistance through its stainless composition. The sanmai construction pairs a VG10 core with stainless cladding, making the blade easy to look after without reactive maintenance requirements. Spine thickness measures 2.1mm at both the heel and mid-blade, placing this profile on the thicker side within the santoku category. The workhorse grind supports daily preparation tasks across various ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a traditional wa-style grip with fine texture and durability. This timber polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns and pairs with the 157g total weight to establish balance during use. The knife measures 317mm in total length with a 49.5mm heel height, providing adequate knuckle clearance for board work. 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The 143mm edge length and 33mm heel height suit in-hand peeling and general-purpose tasks, while the san-mai stainless construction provides stain resistance and ease of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 steel at HRC 60–61 offers good edge retention and is easy to sharpen, supporting detailed cutting without demanding high maintenance. The blade spine measures 2.1mm at the heel and middle, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip, placing it on the thicker side within its profile category. An octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with the blade, contributing to a total weight of approximately 95g and a total length of 275mm. This configuration delivers a workhorse grind with excellent fit and finish for intricate kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43993404244189,"sku":"NIGA_VGDATS_PE150BC","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraVG10DamascusTsuchimePetty150mma.jpg?v=1761540055"},{"product_id":"nigara-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-175mm","title":"Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mm is a stainless clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers, professional chefs, and enthusiasts seeking a pointier Santoku profile with distinctive aesthetics. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this blade features a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60–61 within a san-mai stainless damascus construction. The Tsuchime hammered surface finish adds visual texture to the workhorse grind, while the double bevel geometry supports precise slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks across fruits, vegetables, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Bunka measures 175mm in edge length with a 48mm heel height and weighs 153g. The spine is on the thicker side at 2.0mm at both the heel and mid-blade, tapering to 1.1mm near the tip. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. VG10 steel offers high stain resistance through 15% chromium content and achieves good edge retention via vanadium carbides. This stainless clad construction requires standard care and suits users prioritising easy maintenance alongside the functional precision of the reverse tanto tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43993670484189,"sku":"NIGA_VGDATS_BK175","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraVG10DamascusBunka180mmBlackChacatee.jpg?v=1713325974"},{"product_id":"nigara-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-165mm","title":"Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife best fit for first-timers, professional chefs, and enthusiasts seeking a stainless-clad blade with a hammered finish. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this knife features a VG10 core with stainless damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface texture. The nakiri profile has a flat edge designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board to prevent food from remaining connected after slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model measures 165mm in length with a 50mm heel height and weighs 158g. The spine width is 2.1mm at the heel, middle, and near the tip, placing it on the thicker side within its category. The VG10 steel achieves HRC 60-61 hardness and offers stain resistance alongside ease of sharpening. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and dark coloration. This sanmai construction pairs a workhorse grind with visual appeal, suiting users who require a vegetable-specific tool that is easy to maintain while delivering consistent performance in dense produce preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43998083350749,"sku":"NIGA_VGDATS_NA165","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraVG10DamascusNakiriBlackChacatee.jpg?v=1713326101"},{"product_id":"nigara-aogami-super-matt-migaki-tsuchime-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Nigara Aogami Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nigara Aogami Super Sujihiki 240mm is a stainless-clad carbon steel slicer best fit for professional chefs and students requiring a dedicated protein carving knife. 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The blade measures 227mm edge length with 2.1mm spine thickness at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip for precise slicing geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal Black Chacate handle offers fine texture and durability with deep brown coloration that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns. This traditional WA handle profile suits the 155g total weight and 390mm overall length, providing balance for extended slicing sessions. 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The 240mm sujihiki profile measures 390mm in total length with 155g weight, offering a slim blade that reduces surface contact and friction when carving proteins or slicing terrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and provides high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. This construction supports extended edge retention but requires specific sharpening attention due to the steel's wear characteristics. The blade displays a matt migaki tsuchime finish and tapers from 2.1mm at the heel to 1.2mm near the tip, pairing with a 36mm heel height for controlled slicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood and black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip suited to precise handling during culinary preparation. The stainless clad san-mai construction makes this knife easy to maintain while delivering the cutting performance associated with powder stainless steel edges. This combination of optimised fabrication and traditional forging suits users seeking specific slicing functionality within the Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067081486557,"sku":"NG-SG2MATMIGAKI-SU240","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2MattMigakiTsuchimeSujihiki240mmE.jpg?v=1695126343"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-petty-120-150mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 120mm is a stainless-clad utility and paring knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers requiring precision for peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with san-mai stainless cladding and a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The 120mm profile suits in-hand peeling and general purpose tasks where intricate control is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy construction. This stainless clad blade requires standard care and is noted as relatively hard to sharpen. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip that pairs with the slim petty geometry for detailed cutting. Weighing between 68g and 99g with a spine measuring 1.9mm at the heel tapering to 1.1mm near the tip, this knife balances lightweight handling with structural rigidity for fine kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44107151474909,"sku":"NG-SG2KUTSU-PT120","price":237.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2KurouchiTsuchimePetty120mma_eed831b2-3fba-41ed-bd0d-6810d0efa6a3.jpg?v=1764130892"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-migaki-tsuchime-k-tip-paring-95mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K-tip Paring 95mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K-tip Paring 95mm is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs requiring a compact blade for in-hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this 95mm petty features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core with san-mai stainless clad construction, measuring 85mm in edge length, 26mm in heel height, and weighing 50g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. The stainless clad san-mai build simplifies care, while the matt migaki tsuchime finish provides texture across the blade surface. Spine thickness measures 1.8mm at the heel and middle, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip. The octagonal wa handle pairs teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a distinct grip profile for precision tasks. This combination of powder steel edge geometry and stainless cladding suits users prioritising edge retention alongside straightforward maintenance in a small-format cutting tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44201115418845,"sku":"NG-SG2MATMIGAKI-PR95","price":259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2MattMigakiTsuchimeK-tipParing95mmB.jpg?v=1698141230"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-troll-killer-blue-steel-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara Troll Killer \"Onikoroshi\" Aogami #2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigara Anmon Troll Killer Blue Steel Damascus Kirisuke Gyuto 240mm with K\u0026amp;S D shaped Snakewood Handle and wenge saya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne stock only. You get what you see. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e239 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e235 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e55 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 2.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue 2 with Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: 63-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: K\u0026amp;S Octagonal Corian Handle with Triple Metal Spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====================================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Knives and Stones is proud to bring you Nigara Knife, a boutique knife house based in the beautiful north eastern prefecture of Aomori. With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\" alt=\"Nigara Damascus\"\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44304615866589,"sku":"NIGA_B2TK_GY240_SP3","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraTrollKillerBlue2DamascusGyuto240mmE.jpg?v=1701000159"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-sg2-damascus-sakimaru-sujihiki-300mm-turquoise-handle","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm Turquoise Handle SP1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm is a stainless-clad slicer best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking a long blade with distinctive Tsugaru forging aesthetics. This knife features an SG2 powdered steel core clad in 25 layers of forged damascus on each side, displaying ripple markings characteristic of Nigara’s original technique. The sakimaru profile provides a 285mm edge length suited for artful thin carving of proteins and slicing terrines, while the double bevel geometry reduces surface contact and friction during draw cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers excellent edge retention with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy. The sanmai stainless damascus construction requires care as the etched finish can be difficult to maintain over time. Weighing 304g with a 2.6mm spine at the heel tapering to 1.3mm at the tip, this sujihiki pairs with a turquoise coke-bottle shaped western handle made from stabilised ambonya burl, acrylic, and G10. The tapered rear end and wider midsection provide ergonomic grip and control during extended slicing tasks, complementing the blade’s flat profile designed specifically for portioning large proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44454782304477,"sku":"NG-ANSG2DM-SU300SP1","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2DamascusSakimaruSujihiki300mmTurquoiseHandleD.jpg?v=1705492909"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-sg2-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and collectors seeking high edge retention with distinctive Tsugaru forging aesthetics. This double bevel gyuto features an SG2 powdered steel core hardened to 62-64 HRC, clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus per side with etched ripple markings unique to the Anmon line. The blade measures 227mm in edge length with a 49mm heel height and tapers from 1.8mm at the spine to 1.0mm near the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel provides excellent wear resistance and fine edge sharpness through uniform carbide distribution, though this hardness makes sharpening relatively demanding. The stainless san-mai construction ensures the reactive core remains protected during general purpose kitchen tasks including slicing meat and chopping vegetables. Weighing between 165g and 185g, the knife pairs with an octagonal stabilised birch burl handle that offers intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through meticulous stabilisation. Headed by eighth generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, Nigara applies inherited sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this hand forged damascus piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551593951453,"sku":"NG-ANSG2DM-GY240_BR","price":679.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/7CR08835.jpg?v=1707646976"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-tsuchime-kurouchi-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigara SG2 line features the state-of-the-art Super Gold 2 powdered steel with excellent edge retention, toughness and extreme sharpness, the Tsuchime (hammered) pattern gives the knife a rustic touch. This line offers an excellent price \/ performance ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e188 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e260 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7832%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6621%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e SG2 core with stainless clad\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 62-63\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Stabilized and dyed birch handle with white spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e========== \u003cbr\u003e Since being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. The making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551594442973,"sku":"NG-SG2TSU-SU270","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/7CR08845.jpg?v=1707523459"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-sg2-raindrop-damascus-k-tip-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise tip-led cutting with high edge retention. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this knife features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus per side, displaying the distinctive Tsugaru ripple markings. The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for scoring, detailing, push-cutting, and long slicing strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC and offers excellent wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. The san-mai stainless clad construction ensures the blade remains fully stainless and resistant to corrosion during use. This model measures 240mm in total length with a 221mm edge, weighs 165g, and has a spine thickness of 1.8mm at the heel tapering to 1.0mm near the tip. It features an octagonal wa handle crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, providing a durable grip that complements the etched artistic finish. The combination of advanced metalworking technology and inherited forging skills results in a collectable tool designed for deliberate precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44648932114653,"sku":"NG-ANSG2DM-KGY240_BR","price":679.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2RaindropDamascusK-tipGyuto240mmD.jpg?v=1709961231"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-sg2-damascus-sakimaru-sujihiki-300mm-brich","title":"Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm is a stainless-clad slicer best fit for professional chefs and collectors requiring a long blade for protein carving. This knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with a hardness of 62-64 HRC, clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus on each side. The distinctive ripple markings result from original Tsugaru forging techniques by maker Go Yoshizawa in Aomori. As a sanmai stainless construction, the blade resists corrosion and requires standard maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sujihiki profile measures 300mm in length with a double bevel edge designed for thin slicing of proteins, terrines, and patés. The slim blade geometry reduces surface contact and friction during draw cuts. Specifications include a heel height of 40mm, spine thickness of 2.2mm at the heel tapering to 1.3mm at the tip, and a total weight of 204g. The octagonal handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, providing a durable grip that complements the etched raindrop damascus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44648952430813,"sku":"NIGA_SGAM_SASU230BB","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonSG2RaindropDamascusSakimaruSujihiki300mmE.jpg?v=1709963004"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-matt-migaki-tsuchime-petty-150mm-1","title":"Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 150mm is a stainless-clad utility knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs requiring a precision tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this double-bevel blade features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core with san-mai stainless cladding. The 150mm profile suits in-hand peeling and general-purpose tasks, offering a slim geometry for intricate cutting such as deveining shrimp or preparing garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and provides high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. This construction supports edge retention but requires specific sharpening attention due to the steel's hardness. The blade displays a matt migaki tsuchime finish and weighs 84g with a spine thickness of 1.8mm at the heel tapering to 1.0mm at the tip. An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip that pairs with the lightweight blade for controlled manipulation during detailed prep work. 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This K-tip profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the knife for precise tip-led work, scoring, and clean push-cutting strokes. The blade features san-mai stainless damascus clad construction with an etched surface finish, providing corrosion resistance alongside detailed artistic patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinsan steel offers a fine grain structure that supports sharpness while maintaining stainless properties, balancing edge retention with ease of sharpening. The octagonal stabilised birch burl handle displays unique natural grain patterns and includes a spacer for visual contrast. Measuring 210mm in total length with a 197mm edge, this knife has a heel height of 49mm and spine thickness tapering from 4.9mm at the heel to 0.7mm at the tip. Weighing 223g, it carries substantial mass that suits users preferring a heavier tool. 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