{"product_id":"nigara-sg-strix-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is fitted with a one-of-one \u003cstrong\u003ePrisma Knife custom wa handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining figured wood with blue-green and rose-toned resin. The exact knife shown is the knife you will receive. The product is structured by handle so additional individually photographed variants can be added in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance stainless core:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPG-STRIX offers excellent edge retention, high attainable sharpness and strong corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile 210mm profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long enough for efficient prep while remaining nimble for everyday home and professional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Nigara finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi, hammered texture and polished Damascus create strong contrast without compromising cutting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-one custom handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fitted Prisma Knife handle gives this example its own character and is represented by the product photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\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 Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPG-STRIX powdered 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 Kurouchi, hammered and Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm class; cutting edge typically approximately 198–200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49mm at the heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.0–2.3mm at the heel; batch dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, approximately 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by selected option; current variant fitted with a Prisma Knife custom wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eJapanese knives are finished by hand, so measurements may vary slightly between examples. Natural wood and resin patterns are unique.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248781992193,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7687\/5777\/files\/nigara-sg-strix-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm-prisma-handle-03-reverse_578b7565-fb96-4a17-b0c8-d3c0570a180c.jpg?v=1784400899","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.eu\/products\/nigara-sg-strix-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife Malta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}