Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Santoku 170mm

The Nigara Hamono XEOS series is crafted in Japan using high-quality stainless steel from TAKEFU SPECIAL STEEL CO., LTD. This premium steel includes some “secret” ingredients not publicly disclosed, bringing sharpness and edge retention that go beyond even VG-1 and VG-10 steels. The handle, crafted from classic Ebony wood and accented with a dark buffalo horn ferrule, adds a touch of refined elegance that’s both timeless and captivating.

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Santoku knives are the ‘go-to’ knives for many chef's as they are known as a general-purpose kitchen knife. Santoku translates to 'three uses' or 'three virtues' and are ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing as they feature a straight edge with a narrow foot blade. They are highly appreciated by users doing a lot of precision work thanks to the light, narrow blade, which can make extra thin cuts. While they are greatly suited for all, because of their smaller size, they tend to heavily please the chefs with smaller hands.