Description
⚡Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Steel Damascus Santoku Knife 16.5cm – Ebony Octagonal Handle⚡
🔥Brand: Nigara Hamono
🔪YouTube (Product Video):https://youtu.be/6zYbrrnK0us
🔪Knife Type: Santoku Knife
🔪Steel: VG XEOS Steel Damascus
🔪Rust Resistance: High
🔪Size: 16.5cm
🔪Handle: Ebony octagonal handle (ferrule varies)
🔪Saya: Optional add-on (multiple materials available)
🔪Thickness: approx. 2.2mm
🔪Blade Width: approx. 5cm
🔪Weight: approx. 159g
Brand Introduction
⭕Nigara Hamono is a historic blade-making workshop located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, with a history of over 350 years.
Renowned as one of Japan’s prestigious sword-making lineages, the tradition has been passed down to the eighth generation.
Its etched-pattern series is particularly outstanding, and iconic works such as Onikiri and Fuji Tsuki Honyaki highlight the exceptional level of Japanese metal craftsmanship.
Through the balance of heritage and continuous innovation, Nigara Hamono forges knives that combine high performance with refined design.
Steel Introduction
⭕VG XEOS Steel:
An evolved version of VG10, XEOS (ゼオス) is a newly developed steel by Takefu Special Steel.
It offers excellent corrosion resistance and long blade life, with durable edge retention.
The target hardness is approximately HRC 61–61.5.
Knife Type Introduction
⭕Santoku Knife:
The Santoku is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for slicing, chopping, and mincing.
With its relatively short and wide blade, it is well suited for meat, fish, and vegetables.
Lightweight and easy to handle, the Santoku is a practical and popular choice for everyday cooking.