Nigara Hamono AOS Custom Blue Santoku 165mm
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Nigara Hamono AOS Custom Blue Santoku 165mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue Super
Blade Finish: Tsuchime / Damascus
Blade Hardness: 64HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Stabilized Wood
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 50mm
Spine Thickness: 2.40mm
Weight: 166g
The Nigara Hamono AOS series has always been one of the most underrated values in high-end Japanese cutlery. The level of craftsmanship, performance, and finish you receive at this price point is genuinely difficult to match. To make this piece even more special, we assembled it in-house at Kakushin onto a custom handle we had just received—a rich blue stabilized wood handle paired with a black ferrule. The deep blue figuring brings a sophisticated elegance to the knife, transforming an already exceptional blade into a true one-of-one.
Hand-forged in Japan, the blade features a core of Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel—one of the most respected high-performance steels in the world—clad in stainless steel to dramatically reduce maintenance while preserving the incredible edge retention, cutting feel, and sharpening characteristics that carbon steel enthusiasts seek out.
The mesmerizing blue stabilized wood offers incredible depth and movement, while the black ferrule creates a seamless transition into the blade. Carefully assembled by our team, this combination gives the knife a refined, luxurious character that feels perfectly at home with Nigara Hamono's craftsmanship, while ensuring no other knife is exactly like it.
For those who know Nigara Hamono, the performance is already a given. This custom configuration simply elevates one of the best values in Japanese knives into a truly exclusive collector's piece.
◻️ Additional Information
Please note that colours, shading, and overall appearance may vary slightly between photos and the product you receive. Lighting, camera exposure, and reflections on materials like steel, epoxy, and wood can all create subtle differences.
Many of our items are handmade, which means each piece has its own character. Minor variations in pattern, texture, or finish are normal and part of the craft.
If you’d like to see additional photos or close-ups of any item, feel free to request them before or after placing your order—especially for one-of-a-kind pieces. We’re always happy to help you choose the perfect knife or handle.
◻️ Sharp Certified
Before our knives are shipped, each one undergoes a rigorous sharpness test to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts.
This commitment to sharpness not only guarantees that you receive a product that's ready to perform at its best but also reflects our dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect of our field.
◻️ Shipping & Returns
Every product listed on our website is physically in stock at our shop and typically ships within 24 hours — giving us enough time for sharpening and proper packaging.
The only exceptions are custom knife assemblies or engraving, which may require 3-5 days before shipping. Everything is done in-house, so even with the extra steps, it’s still exceptionally fast.
Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, additional customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; all our prices are clear and upfront.
For international orders, we take care of providing the declarations documents on items from foreign countries.
We know choosing a knife online isn’t always easy. To make things stress-free, we offer a flexible 30-day Return Policy on regular-priced items. Take a look at our full policy for all the details!
◻️ Contact Us
We are at your service through email, social media, or even by phone, where you can have a direct conversation with one of our team members during our business hours.
Whether you require assistance with your existing product, have inquiries about a potential purchase, need more specific details, additional photos, or even a video to get a better sense of the product in a real human hand, we've got you covered.
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