{"title":"Line Collection For Nigara Anmon Blue 2","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-damascus-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this 300mm blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with soft iron damascus cladding and an etched surface finish. The long, slender profile suits precise slicing tasks required for sushi and seafood preparation, while the reactive construction demands immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and offers ease of sharpening with resistance to chipping. This nimai-constructed blade has a spine thickness of 4.1mm at the heel, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, and weighs 239g. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from African ebony with a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for comfort during extended use. Headed by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa, Nigara applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this hand-forged yanagiba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35446207086744,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2_YANAGI300","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusYanagiba300mmD.jpg?v=1715420398"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-暗紋-raindrop-damascus-yanagiba-330mm-blue-2","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise raw fish preparation. Forged by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with soft iron damascus cladding and an etched surface finish. The 330mm length suits professional kitchen tasks involving large-volume slicing where extended reach is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As a reactive carbon steel construction without stainless cladding, the blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The single-bevel yanagiba profile produces clean slices through raw fish and seafood with minimal cellular damage during long drawing cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife weighs 243g and features an octagonal wa handle crafted from African ebony with a centre square mosaic pin. The handle has a subtle taper for comfort during extended use. Spine thickness measures 4.2mm at the heel, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, providing the geometry required for controlled single-bevel slicing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171991445725,"sku":"NIGARA_ANMONB2_YANAGI330","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusYanagiba330mmE.jpg?v=1715419466"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-kurozome-blue-2-damascus-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with a soft iron damascus clad and an etched surface finish. The 270mm length suits precise slicing tasks, while the reactive nimai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. This carbon steel sharpens readily and resists chipping during single-bevel maintenance. The octagonal ebony handle features a centre square mosaic pin and a subtle taper for comfort during extended prep. Weighing 215g with a 4.4mm spine at the heel, this yanagiba balances traditional Tsugaru forging heritage with modern metalworking technology in a distinct Anmon damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45173964800221,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2_YANAGI270","price":929.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusYanagiba270mmD.jpg?v=1715423944"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-kurozome-blue-2-damascus-sakimaru-takobiki-yanagiba-330mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 330mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 330mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 steel and soft iron damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a long Kanto-style slicer. This 330mm blade utilises Aogami #2 carbon steel at 61-63 HRC, offering edge retention through tungsten and chromium additions while maintaining ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping. The sakimaru takobiki profile features a straight edge with a gently rounded tip, designed to draw clean uninterrupted slices through raw fish in a single pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with nimai soft iron damascus cladding over a reactive carbon core, this knife requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The etched Anmon Kurozome finish displays the distinctive Nigara damascus pattern derived from inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions. Weighing 260g with a spine measuring 4.4mm at the heel, the blade pairs with an octagonal African ebony handle featuring a centre square mosaic pin. This traditional wa-handle has a subtle taper for comfort during extended sashimi preparation sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45174111928541,"sku":"NIGARA_ANMONB2_SAKIMARU330","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusSakimaruTakobiki330mmD.jpg?v=1715426287"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-kurozome-blue-2-damascus-sakimaru-takobiki-yanagiba-300","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 300","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 300 is a single-bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a traditional Japanese slicer. This 300mm blade utilises Aogami #2 carbon steel with a hardness of 61-63 HRC, offering edge retention and ease of sharpening derived from its tungsten and chromium composition. The reactive nimai construction lacks stainless cladding and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for raw fish preparation, the sakimaru takobiki profile features a flat single-bevel edge and concave urasuki back that facilitate clean slicing strokes, while the rounded tip aids safe plating and finishing. Measurements include a 285mm edge length, 40mm heel height, and spine thickness tapering from 4.2mm at the heel to 1.2mm at the tip. Weighing 253g, the knife pairs with an octagonal African Ebony handle featuring a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for grip comfort. Produced in Aomori by maker Go Yoshizawa, this etched Damascus blade reflects inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions applied to modern knife making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45174390194397,"sku":"NIGARA_ANMONB2_SAKIMARU300","price":1039.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusSakimaruTakobiki300mmE.jpg?v=1715430717"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-kurozome-blue-2-damascus-kiritsuke-yanagiba-330mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. This 300mm blade measures 285mm in edge length with a heel height of 43mm and weighs 250g. The Kiritsuke Yanagiba profile possesses a flatter shape and defined tip that facilitates precise slicing of sashimi and fine cutting tasks with the front section of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten for improved edge retention and toughness. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive nimai soft iron Damascus construction requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. The etched surface finish displays the distinct Anmon pattern characteristic of Nigara’s Aomori forging tradition. Spine thickness measures 4.3mm at the heel, 3.3mm at mid, and tapers to 1.0mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal ebony handle with a centre square mosaic pin provides a traditional Japanese grip suited to single-bevel operation. Headed by Go Yoshizawa, Nigara applies inherited Tsugaru sword smithing techniques to modern knife making. 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This K-tip variant possesses a flatter profile and defined tip that enhances slicing capability while enabling fine cutting work with the front section of the blade. The 270mm length suits both home use and professional kitchens requiring precision for sashimi, sushi, and vegetable garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel core achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains tungsten for improved edge retention and toughness. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive soft iron Damascus exterior requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. The blade features an etched surface finish and measures 4.1mm at the spine, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip with a 263mm edge length. 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This 330mm blade utilises the Kiritsuke Yanagiba profile, which combines a flat slicing geometry with a defined tip to enable precise cuts on seafood and fine vegetable work within omakase service. The reactive carbon steel construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust, as the blade lacks stainless cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and resistance to chipping while remaining accessible for sharpening. The blade features nimai soft iron Damascus construction with an etched surface finish and measures 4.3mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip. Weighing 296g, this knife pairs with an octagonal WA handle crafted from ebony and blond marble horn. 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