Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mmThe Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for first timers, professional chefs, and enthusiasts seeking a pointier Santoku profile with distinctive aesthetics. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this blade features a VG10 core hardened to HRC 6061 within a san mai stainless damascus construction. The Tsuchime hammered surface finish adds visual texture to the workhorse grind, while the double bevel

The octagonal WA handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule

292 mm  Tip to Heel Length

and distinctive handle material positions this petty within the top tier of the Tanaka SG2 Kurozome Damascus line for collectors seeking functional craft mastery

best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a dedicated protein knife

1mm at both the heel and mid-point

emphasizing traditional methods

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6 cm diameter

Weighing 173g

K&S octagonal with black horn

For Plastics (Ivory label : 100g)