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Nigara STRIX Tsuchime Migaki Santoku (universal knife) 180 mm
Nigara STRIX Tsuchime Migaki Santoku
At the heart of each STRIX knife lies STRIX Powder Steel, one of the hardest stainless steels in the world. This steel can be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge and retains its sharpness exceptionally well thanks to a hardness of 65 HRC. The core is clad in 32 layers of softer stainless steel, forged with a distinctive finish. The subtle hammered dimples in these layers ensure that food sticks less to the blade while cutting, making your work in the kitchen smoother and more enjoyable.
The knife is finished with an octagonal handle made of ebony wood and black buffalo horn. This not only gives the knife a luxurious appearance but also provides perfect balance and a comfortable grip, making it feel like a natural extension of your hand.
The Santoku is one of the most popular Japanese kitchen knives and is renowned as a true all-rounder. The name literally means “three virtues”, referring to its versatility in cutting vegetables, fish, and meat. With its wide blade and straight edge, the Santoku excels at chopping and fine slicing, while its compact size offers excellent maneuverability and control in the kitchen.
Specifications:
- Blade length: 180 mm
- Overall length: 311 mm
- Weight: 158 g
- Blade thickness (measured 1 cm from the spine): 1.9 mm
- Steel: Japanese STRIX stainless steel core with stainless steel cladding, featuring a hammered (Tsuchime) finish and a 32-layer damascus pattern
- Hardness: 65 HRC (Rockwell)
- Handle: Ebony (black-brown) with ferrule made from deep black buffalo horn
Care instructions: As with all high-quality Japanese knives, these handmade knives should never be placed in the dishwasher. For optimal longevity, clean and dry the knife immediately after use.
