Description
⚡ Nigara Galaxy Series SG-2 Powdered Steel Bunka Knife (Kengata Santoku) 18cm⚡
🔥Brand: #Nigara.hamono Galaxy Series
🔪YouTube (Knife Showcase Video): https://youtu.be/AJrrDf73TKA
🔪Knife Type: Bunka Knife (Kengata Santoku)
🔪Steel: SG-2
🔪Rust Resistance: Medium
🔪Size: 18cm
🔪Handle: Integral Handle, Ebony Handle, Three Silver Rings
🔪Saya: Additional purchase available (customizable in various materials)
🔪Thickness: ≈2.2mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈4.8cm
🔪Weight: ≈168g (Ebony Handle)
Brand Introduction
⭕️Nigara Knives: Located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, this knife-making workshop boasts over 350 years of history and is one of Japan’s prestigious makers of samurai swords. Now in its eighth generation, the workshop is renowned for its Anmoku series. Their famous Onisai and Fujitsuki Hon-yaki highlight the mastery of Japanese metalwork. Nigara continues to forge high-performance and aesthetically designed knives, balancing tradition with innovation.
Material Introduction
⭕️SG-2 (SG2/R2)
Chemical Composition:
* Carbon (C): 1.25-1.50%
* Chromium (Cr): 14.0-16.0%
* Molybdenum (Mo): 2.0-3.0%
* Vanadium (V): 1.8-2.5%
* Tungsten (W): 1.5%
These elements provide SG2 steel with exceptional hardness and excellent corrosion resistance, while maintaining sufficient toughness. With proper heat treatment, the hardness typically ranges between HRC 62-64, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and durability. The high chromium content further enhances its rust resistance, making it an excellent choice for chefs and knife enthusiasts seeking superior performance.
Knife Model Introduction
⭕️Bunka Knife (Kengata Santoku): A versatile, all-purpose knife ideal for slicing meat, vegetables, and fruits. Evolved from the traditional Santoku, its Kengata design features a more pointed tip for enhanced precision and utility, making it suitable for detailed cutting tasks.