{"title":"Line Collection For Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime","description":null,"products":[{"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-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-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-tsuchime-kurouchi-sakaimaru-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm is a stainless-clad slicer best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking a long blade for protein carving. Produced by Nigara in Aomori, this knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with sanmai stainless cladding and a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The 270mm length provides balanced cutting reach for slicing tasks, while the double bevel geometry suits general kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy. This construction supports edge retention during extended service but requires specific sharpening attention due to the steel's hardness. The blade spine measures 2.6mm at the heel and mid-section, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip to reduce friction against soft proteins during draw cuts. Weighing 180g with a 41mm heel height, the knife pairs these dimensions with an octagonal ebony handle that features a subtle taper for grip positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667574022365,"sku":"NG-SG2TSUKU-SKSJ270","price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Nigara_SG2_Tsuchime_Kurouchi_Sakaimaru_Sujihiki_270mm-20240907-01.jpg?v=1725682673"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-tsuchime-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-c","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm is a stainless-clad Japanese chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking a 240mm general-purpose blade with SG2 powdered steel core. 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The combination of stainless cladding and kurouchi tsuchime finish distinguishes this line within Nigara's range, offering specific aesthetic and functional characteristics for users selecting a 240mm gyuto with powdered metallurgy steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667594469597,"sku":"NG-SG2TSUKU-GY240EB","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Nigara_SG2_Tsuchime_Kurouchi_Gyuto_240mm_C-20240907-01.jpg?v=1725683066"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-tsuchime-kurouchi-k-tip-gyuto-270mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 270mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 270mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and first-time buyers seeking precise tip-led cutting with high edge retention. Produced by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, the blade features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core at 62-64 HRC within a san-mai stainless clad construction. The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the knife for scoring, detailing, push-cutting, and long slicing strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kurouchi tsuchime surface finish distinguishes this line as the budget-friendly counterpart to the non-kurouchi variant while maintaining performance. SG2 steel offers excellent wear resistance and uniform carbide distribution through its powdered metallurgy, though it is relatively hard to sharpen. Specifications include a 260mm edge length, 52mm heel height, and spine thickness measuring 2.2mm at the heel tapering to 1.2mm at the tip. 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Produced by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this knife features an SG2 powdered steel core within a san-mai stainless clad construction finished in Kurouchi Tsuchime. The double-bevel profile measures 240mm in edge length with a heel height of 41mm, spine thickness of 2.2mm at the heel and mid-section tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and weighs 238g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slim sujihiki geometry reduces surface contact during slicing tasks to minimise friction against soft proteins. SG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. This specific steel composition can be relatively hard to sharpen due to its wear-resistant properties. The coke-bottle shaped western handle provides a tapered rear end and wider midsection for grip security during extended use. 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The 300mm sujihiki profile possesses a double bevel and measures 287mm in edge length, 41mm in heel height, and weighs 204g. Spine thickness is 2.3mm at the heel, 2.2mm at mid, and 0.8mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. This construction supports extended edge retention during slicing tasks where reduced friction is beneficial. The octagonal ebony handle provides a traditional grip interface for this western-profiled slicer. As a stainless-clad blade, it resists corrosion during service while maintaining the cutting performance associated with high-hardness powdered steels. 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This K-tip gyuto 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. The 210mm size provides a general-purpose length suitable for varied kitchen tasks while maintaining deliberate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy, providing edge retention and wear resistance in a fully stainless san-mai construction clad with a Kurouchi Tsuchime finish. This textured surface treatment reduces food adhesion during use. Weighing 182g with a 50mm heel height and spine thickness tapering from 2.4mm at the heel to 1.2mm at the tip, the knife balances substantial presence with tip agility. The octagonal ebony handle offers a tapered geometric grip that complements the blade's precision-oriented geometry. 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The K-tip profile pairs an angled, clipped point with a flatter edge optimised for push-cutting and long slicing strokes, while the sharply defined tip excels at scoring and detailing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. This stainless core is clad in stainless steel, reducing reactivity during use. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip that balances the 215g weight and 228mm edge length. With a heel height of 52mm and spine thickness measuring 2.3mm at the heel tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, this gyuto suits deliberate precision work. 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