Nigara AS Migaki Tsuchime 180mm Kiritsuke Nakiri

About Nigara Hamono

Nigara Hamono is a relatively new knifemaker out of Aomori prefecture, but they are not new as a company. The company has been around for over 350 years, tracing back to its swordsmith ancestors. Knifemaking is a small part of what they do; they also produce large steel beams and such for buildings!

The Aogami Super Tsuchime series is a great option for those looking for a knife that has a laser-like edge, and the wicked performance of carbon steel. Nigara Hamono has also developed a special tsuchime pattern for the knife line that makes it unique in the kitchen.

Shape Description

Kiritsuke nakiri: A double bevel knife designed specifically for taking care of vegetable prep. The nakiri is quite recognizable for its flat profile and squared off nose. This shape is designed for the push/pull chopping and slicing style. Generally these knives are ground quite thin for refined chopping, an entremetier essential.

Knife Specs

Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.

Steel: Blue Super

HRC: 63~64

Edge Length: 167 mm

Height at heel: 51.46 mm

Distal Taper Heel: 2.24 mm

Distal Taper Mid: 2.19 mm

Distal Taper Tip: 0.27 mm

Weight: 159 grams

Handle: Ebony w/Buffalo Horn Collar

Shape: Kiritsuke Nakiri

Finish: Tsuchime

Cladding: Stainless

Construction: San-Mai

Edge bevel: 50/50

Knife Line: Tsuchime AS

Blacksmith: Go Yoshizawa

Maker: Nigara Hamono

Sharpener: N/A

Place of Origin: Hirosaki, Japan