{"title":"Line Collection For Nigara Specials","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-blue-2-nejiri-twist-bar-damascus-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Blue 2 'Nejiri' Twist Bar Damascus Yanagiba 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nigara Anmon Blue 2 Nejiri Twist Bar Damascus Yanagiba 270mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for chefs preparing raw fish and seafood who require a reactive carbon steel edge with distinctive hand-forged aesthetics. Made by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this blade features an Aogami #2 core clad in soft iron damascus with an etched surface finish. The 262mm edge length and slender profile suit precise slicing tasks, while the san-mai construction pairs high-carbon steel performance with decorative twist bar patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over simpler carbon steels. This reactive blade requires immediate drying after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal ebony handle contributes to a total weight of 228g, balancing the 4.9mm spine thickness at the heel. Single-bevel geometry facilitates clean cuts through protein with minimal resistance, supporting the traditional yanagiba function for sashimi preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47973948489949,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2TBDM_YANAGI270","price":1399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6209.jpg?v=1780016414"},{"product_id":"nigara-blue-2-rentetsu-wrought-iron-sakimaru-takobiki-300mm","title":"Nigara Blue 2 \"Rentetsu\" Wrought Iron Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nigara Blue 2 Rentetsu Sakimaru Takobiki is a 300mm single bevel sashimi knife best fit for chefs preparing raw fish and seafood who require a reactive carbon steel blade with wrought iron cladding. Forged in Aomori by Go Yoshizawa, this knife features an Aogami #2 core hardened to 61-63 HRC and measures 292mm in edge length. The sakimaru takobiki profile serves the same precise slicing function as a yanagiba, utilising a long slender shape to produce clean cuts through protein with minimal cellular damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade construction is san-mai soft iron damascus clad with an etched surface finish, meaning the exterior layers are reactive carbon steel that requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. Aogami #2 contains tungsten and chromium additions which improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening on whetstones. This 233g knife has a spine thickness of 3.8mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, providing the geometry necessary for single bevel slicing tasks. The combination of traditional Tsugaru forging heritage and modern metalworking technology results in a specialised tool for professional sashimi preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47973991612637,"sku":"NG-B2WIDM-SKM300","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6191.jpg?v=1780017804"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-blue-2-polished-nejiri-twist-bar-damascus-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Blue 2 Polished \"Nejiri\" Twist Bar Damascus Yanagiba 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Blue 2 Polished Nejiri Twist Bar Damascus Yanagiba 270mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for chefs preparing raw fish and seafood who require a reactive carbon steel edge with distinctive aesthetics. Made by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this blade features an Aogami #2 core clad in soft iron damascus with an etched polished finish. The 270mm length suits both home enthusiasts and professional kitchens requiring precision slicing without excessive weight.\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 san-mai construction, the blade requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation. The single bevel geometry enables clean pull-cuts through protein with minimal cellular damage, essential for sashimi presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis yanagiba weighs 217g and pairs with an octagonal ebony handle. The spine measures 4.8mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip across a 262mm cutting edge. Blade height at the heel is 38mm. The Nejiri twist bar damascus pattern reflects Nigara's integration of traditional Tsugaru sword smithing lineage with modern metalworking technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47973997543645,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2PTBDM_YANAGI270","price":1899.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6222.jpg?v=1780018294"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-nigara-special.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}