Nigara VG-10 Damascus Tsuchime Kiritsuke 240mm

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 5^th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure.

Today, the 8^th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives.

This series, made by the trusted for years VG-10 stainless steel, is one of the best looking series of Nigara. Combines Damascus and tsuchime finishes to a stunning result. Features a Wenge wa octagonal handle and can be considered as a sturdy knife, not to thin not too thick but very thin behind the edge.

Kiritsukes come in both single or double bevel versions. A combination knife to perform both the tasks of a slicer (like Sujihiki) and all-rounder (like Gyuto). The most part of the belly is flat to be used with push cuts and with a slightly curved, “K tip” nose it is perfect for small slicing and precise cuts. Recommended mainly for push cut, slice and chopping.