{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-tsuchime-matt-migaki-bunka-180mm-western","title":"Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Bunka 180mm Western Maple Burl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nigara SG2 bunka is a 180mm, double-bevel, K-tip santoku in SG2 powder stainless steel, best fit for a cook who wants a compact all-purpose blade that handles fine vegetable cuts and small incisions with its angled tip. The steel is Takefu Special Steel's Super Gold 2, a powdered stainless high-speed steel rated at 62 to 64 HRC, which holds an edge well but is relatively hard to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses san-mai stainless clad construction with a Tsuchime hammered, Matt Migaki finish, and it still wants washing and drying after use. The 166mm edge and 49mm heel height give a broad cutting face that works at a flatter angle to the board, suiting thin slices and decorative cuts. It weighs 195g, with a 2.5mm spine at the heel tapering to 1.1mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a coke-bottle shaped western profile in Western Maple Burl, inspired by Bob Loveless's ergonomic design. Its wider midsection gives a secure hold and the tapered rear end allows a natural grip. Nigara, based in Aomori, brings inherited Tsugaru swordsmithing tradition to this modern powder-steel build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68203058168029,"sku":"NG-SG2TSUMAT-BK180-MB","price":549.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_0320.jpg?v=1792109350","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/nigara-sg2-tsuchime-matt-migaki-bunka-180mm-western","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}