Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

Overview

The Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm pairs Nigara Hamono’s bold finishing work with a high-performance SPG-STRIX powdered stainless-steel core. The dark kurouchi upper blade, subtle hammered texture and flowing stainless Damascus cladding make this a visually distinctive knife, but the appeal is more than cosmetic: the thin edge, useful heel height and agile 210mm profile make it an excellent all-purpose chef knife.

Choose your individually photographed handle: Prisma Golden Burl & Accent Ring, with golden figured wood and a dark ring framed by red accents; Cypress & Horn; Amboyna Contrast & Horn, with contrasting light and dark wood; or Ebony & Horn. Each fitted knife is shown in its own photographs. Select Blade Only for the unhandled blade; a handle and fitting are not included. The original Prisma Blue-Green & Rose Resin version remains in the gallery as a sold-out option.

Why Choose This Knife?

• High-performance stainless core: SPG-STRIX offers excellent edge retention, high attainable sharpness and strong corrosion resistance.
• Versatile 210mm profile: Long enough for efficient prep while remaining nimble for everyday home and professional use.
• Distinctive Nigara finish: Kurouchi, hammered texture and polished Damascus create strong contrast without compromising cutting performance.
• Individual handle choices: Select the wood and horn or Prisma handle shown in the matching photographs, or choose the blade alone for your own handle project.

Best Uses

Designed for general kitchen preparation including vegetables, herbs, fruit and boneless proteins. The gently curved profile works well for push cutting, slicing and controlled rocking, while the fine tip handles detailed work comfortably.

Specifications

• Maker: Nigara Hamono
• Origin: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Core Steel: SPG-STRIX powdered stainless steel
• Cladding: Stainless Damascus
• Finish: Kurouchi, hammered and Damascus
• Blade Length: 210mm class; cutting edge typically approximately 198–200mm
• Blade Height: 49mm at the heel
• Spine Thickness: Approximately 2.0–2.3mm at the heel; batch dependent
• Hardness: 65 HRC
• Grind: Double bevel, approximately 50/50
• Handle: Varies by selected option; Blade Only is supplied without a handle

Japanese knives are finished by hand, so measurements may vary slightly between examples. Natural wood and resin patterns are unique.

Care

Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Do not use on bones, frozen food or hard cutting surfaces, and avoid twisting the edge in the cut. Maintain with a ceramic honing rod or fine strop as appropriate, and sharpen on whetstones when needed.