Nigara VG XEOS Polished Tsuchime 170mm Santoku
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Overview
The Nigara VG XEOS Polished Tsuchime 170mm Santoku combines Nigara Hamono’s centuries of Japanese forging heritage with a modern, low-maintenance stainless steel construction. Its versatile santoku profile is designed for slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables, herbs, fruit and boneless proteins.
The VG-XEOS stainless core offers strong edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance, while the stainless Damascus cladding creates a flowing layered pattern along the cutting edge. A polished tsuchime finish gives the blade its distinctive hammered texture and refined visual depth.
The 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.
Handle Options
- Red Burl & Resin Custom Handle: The original fitted octagonal wa handle with warm red tones.
- Amboyna Burl & Buffalo Horn: Rich Amboyna burl figuring paired with a light buffalo horn ferrule.
- Blue-Green Prisma Custom Handle: A premium wood-and-resin handle with blue, green, black and gold details.
- Red-Aqua Prisma Custom Handle: A premium wood-and-resin handle with vivid red and aqua accents.
- Red-Brown Prisma Custom Handle: A premium wood-and-resin handle with deep red, brown and metallic tones.
- No Handle / Blade Only: Supplied with the exposed tang, ready for your own custom wa handle.
Each configuration is individually photographed so you can select the exact handle style shown.
Key Features
- VG-XEOS stainless core: Excellent edge retention with easier everyday care than reactive carbon steel.
- Polished tsuchime Damascus finish: A striking combination of hammered texture and layered stainless steel.
- Versatile 170mm santoku profile: Compact, agile and suited to a wide range of kitchen preparation.
- Six configurations: Five fitted handle choices plus a blade-only option.
- Thin cutting geometry: A 2mm spine and refined grind provide precise, responsive cutting.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Nigara Hamono
- Origin: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Knife Type: Santoku
- Blade Length: 170 mm
- Total Length: 305 mm with original fitted handle
- Blade Height: 49 mm
- Spine Thickness: 2 mm
- Weight: 146 g with original fitted handle
- Core Steel: VG-XEOS Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Damascus
- Finish: Polished Tsuchime / Hammered Damascus
- Handle: Select from five individually photographed handles or blade only
- Hardness: 62 HRC
- Bevel: Double Bevel
- Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
- Recommended Use: Vegetables, herbs, fruit and boneless proteins
Care
Hand 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. Use a soft wooden, rubber or quality synthetic cutting board to protect the fine edge.
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We provide shipping insurance on every order for your peace of mind. If your package is lost or not delivered, we handle the claim process to secure a refund or replacement for you.
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Shipping information
Orders are dispatched from our workshop in Malta. Delivery times vary by destination and are in addition to our standard processing period of up to two business days.
Orders delivered within the European Union are shipped from within the EU, so no import duties are normally due upon delivery. For supported destinations outside the EU, when duties or taxes apply, we use Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) services so the applicable charges are handled in advance.
We handle shipping issues, including lost packages and claims. For assistance, contact us at anthony@tokushuknife.eu.
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We take full responsibility for ensuring your knife arrives safely and in perfect condition. If you experience any shipping delays, damage, or other issues, don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Contact us, and we’ll handle everything until your knife is in your hands.
We provide shipping insurance on every order for your peace of mind. If your package is lost or not delivered, we handle the claim process and work with you to arrange an appropriate refund or replacement.
For assistance, contact us at anthony@tokushuknife.eu
Orders are dispatched from our workshop in Malta. Delivery times and shipping charges vary by destination and are shown at checkout. Estimated transit times are in addition to our standard processing period of up to two business days.
Orders delivered within the European Union are shipped from within the EU, so no import duties are normally due upon delivery. For supported destinations outside the EU, when duties or taxes apply, we use Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) services so the applicable charges are handled in advance.
We provide shipping insurance on every order and manage claims for lost or undelivered packages. For assistance, contact us at anthony@tokushuknife.eu.
