Nigara Hamono SG Strix Santoku 170mm Nashiji

Nigara Hamono – SG Strix Santoku

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Santoku – The Japanese All-Rounder
The santoku is Japan’s most popular all-purpose kitchen knife. Its name means “three virtues,” referring to its ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal ease. With a shorter, taller profile than a Western chef’s knife, the santoku offers precision, control, and versatility in everyday cooking. Its flat edge excels at push-cutting and chopping, while the wide blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients.

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Nashiji – “Pear-Skin” Texture
Nashiji means “pear skin” in Japanese, referring to the mottled, slightly rough surface left on the blade. This finish reduces food sticking while creating a beautiful, organic texture.

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San Mai – Three-Layer Construction
San mai means “three layers.” It describes the traditional Japanese method of sandwiching a hard steel core between two softer layers of protective cladding. The hard core provides razor-sharp cutting performance, while the outer layers add toughness and make the knife easier to maintain.

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Nigara Hamono – 350 Years of Forging
Based in Aomori Prefecture, Nigara Hamono has been forging blades for over 350 years. Today, they are renowned for striking Damascus patterns and meticulous craftsmanship, blending artistic design with professional-level performance in the kitchen.

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Blue 2 Steel
Balanced high-carbon steel offering long-lasting edges without delicate handling.

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Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.

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Specifications

• Blade shape - Santoku
• Maker - Nigara Hamono
  
• Blade construction - Stainless Clad san mai 
• Steel - Blue #2 (Aogami) Carbon Steel
• Handle - Oval Magnolia with Red Pakka Wood Ferrule  
• Total length - 310mm
• Blade length - 170mm
• Blade height at heel - 45mm
• Weight - 130g
• HRC - 62:63
• Blade Finish - Nashiji
• Edge grind - 50/50
• Thickness behind the edge - 0.22mm
• Thickness of spine at heel - 3.42mm

Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business ALL customers will be asked to prove their age at checkout.