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UMI means Ocean in Japanese. The sea inspires and craftsmanship is sublime. This collection pays homage to the beauty of the oceans, with the main element being the mother-of-pearl of oyster shells from the Arcachon Bay.
Due to its shape and characteristics, the gyuto can be used for many kitchen tasks, considered the equivalent of a chef’s knife.
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There is something that sets Nigara Hamono apart from other knifemaking families in Japan. One could first point to its 350-year history, beginning with swordmaking for the Tsugaru clan in the early Edo period. The passing down of know-how and skills over eight generations has undoubtedly given Nigara knives their cultural DNA, but this long history is not unique to Nigara.
One could say that having a legendary fifth-generation swordsmith—Japan’s national treasure, Mr. Kunitoshi Nigara (二唐國俊)—gives the family brand a high status. The best way to understand why Nigara stands out in the eyes of the current (8th) generation swordsmith—Mr. Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa (吉澤剛)—is to be understood. As he stands in the family business workshop with his younger brother and two young craftsmen, he feels inspired to create the most remarkable knives in the world.
The Nigara family has expanded since its sword-forging days into structural steelworks, steel beam technology, and the restoration of historic metal structures. In a word, Nigara is the guru of steel.
Brand: Nigara Hamono
Swordsmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa
Series: Anmon Damascus
Steel: SG2
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Type: Gyuto 240mm
Blade Length: 23.5 cm
Heel Height: 4.98 cm
Heel Thickness: 2.2 mm
Tip Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 184 g
Handcrafted, limited edition from the Umi collection. The handle is made of hybrid acacia burl with resin and oyster mother-of-pearl inclusions, with a larinmar stone insert.
Nigara Hamono has many distinctive knife lines. From the swirling pattern of the Anmon Kurozome to the highly sought-after Troll Killers, not to mention their Migaki and Kurouchi lines. What makes this line so recognizable is its Damascus steel pattern. The Anmon line’s Damascus pattern is a variation of the “raindrop” pattern, inspired by the famous Anmon waterfalls in Japan. What makes it a solid knife choice is the powdered steel known as SG2. It offers unparalleled sharpness in a stainless steel.
Due to its shape and characteristics, the gyuto can be used for many kitchen tasks, considered the equivalent of a chef’s knife.
