{"product_id":"limited-series-nigara-sg2-kurouchi-black-series-300mm-sakimaru-sujihiki","title":"Limited Series -  Nigara Sg2 Kurouchi Black Series 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigara Hamono \u003cstrong\u003e二唐刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the days of Samurai, having 350 years of history, starting from making swords for Tsugaru clan in the early Edo period, Nigara Hamono has passed down the tradition and skills for eight generations. Currently headed by Mr Gou Yoshizawa (吉澤 剛).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to understand why Nigara sets itself apart is from the eyes of the current (8th) generation blacksmith — Mr Gou Yoshizawa (吉澤 剛). As he stands in the family business’s workshop, with his younger brother and two young craftsmen, feeling inspired to create the most outstanding knives for the world, he’s in fact given two things no other brands can give him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst is his father\/boss, the current president of Nigara — the 7th generation owner Mr Toshiju Yoshizawa (吉澤 俊寿). With designer eyeglasses and a nonchalant hairstyle — Mr Yoshizawa would not feel out of place in a design firm in Europe. A fan of arts, music and literature, Mr Yoshizawa does not fit the typical profile of a knife maker. He believes a broad perspective opens new doors, and studying arts and music hones his sensitivity to the world around him. In 2008, he created the Anmon pattern, based on the impression of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki, where the family business is based. “But in fact, the first inspiration for Anmon came from Andy Warhol's paintings of John Lennon. I love both of them. John's glasses look like waves.” Mr Yoshizawa once said in an interview. Having a father like Mr Yoshizawa gives Tsuyoshi an enormous amount of inspiration and creative freedom, and he is too encouraged to have a broader perspective, one that’s far beyond the walls of the blade-smithing workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNigara Hamono created a unique Tsuchime pattern like the dragon scale, \u003cspan\u003eThe finish of the jigane is truly unique on this knife - while the tsuchime combining the kurouchi patterns have an almost matt nashiji-like texture, giving this knife a sophisticated accent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBeyond the unique, high-end finishing of the blades, we’re proud and honoured to collaborate with one of Japan’s top handle makers — a privilege granted to only a select few. This exclusive handle, crafted from acrylic marble and adorned with a copper-plated emblem, is the perfect finishing touch — like the cherry on top. Special, personalised, and made for a refined lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Nigara Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Yoshizawa (吉澤 剛)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): High Powdered Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: \u003cspan\u003e62-63 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: \n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 300mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: 2.15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Yo Handle - Abalone Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 267g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eNigara Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (二唐作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masaru Knives Malaysia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45773561561286,"sku":null,"price":2370.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3114\/1318\/files\/IMG_6064.jpg?v=1777202466","url":"https:\/\/www.masaruknives.com\/products\/limited-series-nigara-sg2-kurouchi-black-series-300mm-sakimaru-sujihiki","provider":"Masaru Knives Malaysia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}