Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mmThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm is a stainless clad slicer best fit for professional chefs and collectors requiring a long blade for protein carving. This knife features an SG2 powdered steel core with a hardness of 62 64 HRC, clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus on each side. The distinctive ripple markings result from original Tsugaru forging techniques by maker Go Yoshizawa in Aomori. As a sanmai stainless

I have seen many knives that are way off center

This Sunaarashi line prioritises aesthetic features including dense damascus patterning and mirror finishing alongside thin geometry behind the edge

The Beston 2000 grit waterstone by Imanishi

All K&S saya are made of hardwood and come with a properly tapered slot

1mm at the heel

resulting in a even more steady heat release

Another very interesting find at his workshop is the forge that is specifically designed for those super long tuna knives

This specific combination of reactive steel and stainless cladding suits users who prioritise cutting performance and are prepared to maintain carbon steel edges

This profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with a clipped K-tip point and flatter edge

165 mm Weight 86 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 160 mm Blade Height at Heel 30 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

VG1 steel contains approximately 1

best fit for enthusiasts seeking precise tip work with semi-stainless edge retention