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A polished tsuchime finish gives the blade its distinctive hammered texture and refined visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 49mm heel provides comfortable knuckle clearance, while the 2mm spine and refined geometry keep the knife precise and responsive. The listed 305mm overall length and 146g weight were measured with the original fitted handle; measurements and balance may vary slightly between handle options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Burl \u0026amp; Resin Custom Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original fitted octagonal wa handle with warm red tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmboyna Burl \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Amboyna burl figuring paired with a light buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue-Green Prisma Custom Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium wood-and-resin handle with blue, green, black and gold details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed-Aqua Prisma Custom Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium wood-and-resin handle with vivid red and aqua accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed-Brown Prisma Custom Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium wood-and-resin handle with deep red, brown and metallic tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Handle \/ Blade Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied with the exposed tang, ready for your own custom wa handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach configuration is individually photographed so you can select the exact handle style shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVG-XEOS stainless core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent edge retention with easier everyday care than reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished tsuchime Damascus finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A striking combination of hammered texture and layered stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile 170mm santoku profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, agile and suited to a wide range of kitchen preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five fitted handle choices plus a blade-only option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin cutting geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2mm spine and refined grind provide precise, responsive cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigara Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305 mm with original fitted handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146 g with original fitted handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG-XEOS Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Tsuchime \/ Hammered Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select from five individually photographed handles or blade only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambidextrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetables, herbs, fruit and boneless proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately after use. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, hard shells or very hard ingredients. Avoid twisting the edge or scraping food across the board with it. 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