Nigara SG2 Kurouchi K-tip Petty 150mm Tsuchime Western IronwoodThe Nigara SG2 Kurouchi K tip Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors requiring precise in hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with a hardness of 62 64 HRC and measures 150mm in length. The K tip profile provides a thinner tip for picking and slicing garnishes, while the flatter edge supports handheld

while the western pakka wood handle with bolster provides a familiar grip for users accustomed to western profiles

Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki

3mm at the heel and tapers to 0

Once the wok is seasoned for five minutes

This nakiri profile features a relatively flat edge designed for straight push cuts through vegetables

The 1000/6000 stone is a step up compared to the 1000/3000 counterpart

however they do tend to have a finer grit compared to the more muddy stones like the Hideriyama

this knife carries substantial mass to assist with processing whole fish

Weighing 222g

Weighing 139g with a total length of 381mm

As a reactive carbon steel blade without stainless cladding

240 mm Weight 195 g Total Length  mm Tip to Heel Length 240 mm Blade Height at Heel 53 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2