Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 270mm Ebony HandleThis Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K tip Gyuto 270mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and first time buyers seeking precise tip led cutting with high edge retention. Produced by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, the blade features an SG2 powdered stainless steel core at 62 64 HRC within a san mai stainless clad construction. The K tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke style point and flatter edge,

this knife is on the thicker side and suits users comfortable with substantial blade geometry

Ikea knives or German knives

One is the origin of abundant water in the River Nagara

This gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen work including slicing

reflecting Shigeki Tanaka’s signature balance of Western aesthetics and Japanese bladesmithing

The Sakai Takayuki Tokujou White 2 Mukimono is a 180mm single bevel utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise cutting performance

and weighs 210g

SG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC and offers excellent wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy

Carefully designed features include:

Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook who loves working with vegetables

This knife uses Hitachi Yasugi White 2 carbon steel in a nimai soft iron clad construction with a kasumi finish

and collectors requiring precision detail work