Nigara SG STRIX Sujihiki 240mm Ebony Handle

From their origins forging battle-ready blades to their current work in kitchen knives and steel products, the Nigara family’s craftsmanship has evolved while preserving its deep-rooted traditions. With over 350 years of history,
Nigara Hamono is a highly respected Japanese bladesmithing company known for producing exceptional knives.

Today, the family continues to refine their methods, creating distinctive, high-quality pieces. This series of Nigara Hamono knives is best described by their thin, hand-sharpened geometry and outstanding cutting performance.

​​This series is made with a specialty stainless steel called SPG STRIX. It's a high-performance Japanese powdered stainless steel known for its excellent edge retention, high hardness (around HRC 65), and superb corrosion resistance. Despite its hardness, it remains relatively easy to sharpen thanks to its fine carbide structure.

The Japanese slicer. A more specific knife shape ideal for portioning, trimming and finely slicing large cuts of meat, roasts, poultry or fish.The long and thin shape greatly reduces drag and is ideal to make long drawing cuts to thinly slice protein with high precision.