Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Santoku 170mm Birch (暗紋)The Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Santoku 170mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking distinctive Tsugaru forging aesthetics paired with high performance powdered steel. This 170mm santoku features an SG2 core clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus per side, displaying the ripple markings characteristic of Nigaras original Anmon technique. The blade measures 166mm at the edge

207 g  Total Length

while the fully stainless composition simplifies maintenance for entry-level users

While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen

White 2 steel offers a sharp cutting edge that is notably easy to sharpen and maintains long-lasting sharpness

Embossed Plastic Strips

266 mm  Blade Height at Heel

just let them air dry so they can dry evenly

Same performance as the previous generation

The nitriding process makes the cookware highly resistant to rust and extremely durable

This composition provides rust resistance and remains easy to sharpen while taking a sharp edge suitable for precise sashimi preparation

the knife pairs its blade with a desert ironwood western handle inspired by Bob Loveless's coke-bottle shape

though the steel composition can present sharpening challenges