• Combine it with your favorite handle in the handles section. https://www.thesharpcook.com/knife-types/blades-and-handles/ Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Kiritsuke is a hybrid knife, similar to a Gyuto but with a K-Tip suitable for delicate tasks and ideal for push cutting technique. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be also used as a slicer alternative to Sujihiki. The 210mm size is the most common and can suit both home cooks and professionals.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Kiritsuke
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 195 / 345
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule:
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 53
    Weight (gr):
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Kiritsuke is a hybrid knife, similar to a Gyuto but with a K-Tip suitable for delicate tasks and ideal for push cutting technique. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be also used as a slicer alternative to Sujihiki. The 240mm size can suit both experienced home cooks and professionals.    
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto the most common and basic of all knives, is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks and with a variety of different cutting techniques. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 210mm size can suit both home cooks and professionals, being the most common Gyuto size.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Gyuto
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 195 / 350
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 50
    Weight (gr): 157
    Notes:
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto the most common and basic of all knives, is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks and with a variety of different cutting techniques. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm size can suit both experienced home cooks and professionals.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Gyuto
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 225 / 375
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 50
    Weight (gr): 168
    Notes:
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto the most common and basic of all knives, is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks and with a variety of different cutting techniques. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm size can suit both experienced home cooks and professionals.  
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Kiritsuke is a hybrid knife, similar to a Gyuto but with a K-Tip suitable for delicate tasks and ideal for push cutting technique. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be also used as a slicer alternative to Sujihiki. The 210mm size is the most common and can suit both home cooks and professionals.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Kiritsuke
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 195 / 345
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 53
    Weight (gr): 163
    Notes:
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    Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Kiritsuke is a hybrid knife, similar to a Gyuto but with a K-Tip suitable for delicate tasks and ideal for push cutting technique. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be also used as a slicer alternative to Sujihiki. The 240mm size can suit both experienced home cooks and professionals.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Kiritsuke
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 225 / 377
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 53
    Weight (gr): 180
    Notes:
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Nakiri is the ideal knife for vegetables and therefore the loved one by most vegeterians. The 180mm size is for use by experienced home cooks and professionals. Very thin, slides through vegetables with ease, and protects them from cell damage, thus improving their taste and hygiene.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Nakiri
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 / 315
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 52
    Weight (gr): 155
    Notes:
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). Double bevel slicer for boneless meat and fish. The name translates to “muscle cutter”.  It is usually long and thin with a low profile and the purpose of it is for cutting in one single slice in order to create minimum cellular damage (That preserves the original texture and flavor of the protein). Perfect for slicing and back draw cut motions. The specific knife comes in a very suitable size at 255mm (between the two most common sizes 240mm and 270mm).
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Sujihiki
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 242 / 395
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 40
    Weight (gr): 150
    Notes:
  • Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Bunka is a multi-purpose knife, similar to Nakiri, with usually a higher profile and a slightly different nose shape. Recommended mainly for push cut, slice and chopping cutting techniques.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono
    Series: Anmon SG2
    Knife type: Bunka 165mm
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 / 310
    Grind: 50 / 50
    Finish: Damascus
    Steel type: SG2 Stainless
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,8 / 0,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 49
    Weight (gr): 129
    Notes:

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