Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus Petty 150mm Western Green TurquoiseThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking precise detail work with distinctive Tsugaru forging aesthetics. This double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core clad in 25 layers of forged damascus per side, displaying ripple markings characteristic of Nigaras original Anmon technique. The etched surface finish highlights the raindrop pattern, while the

An octagonal ebony handle offers a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the slim profile for detailed manipulation

Steel type: White 1 Core with Iron Clad

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip on a knife measuring 352mm in total length and weighing 195g

Before first use: oil seasoning

the knife pairs the steel core with an ebony handle secured by a mosaic pin

For those who are ready to walk into the world of Japanese knives but not sure where to start

White 2 steel offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but remains reactive despite the stainless cladding

Blade dimensions include a 52mm heel height

At K&S we use this tool in daily basis and a few customers have asked for one of these

The Hatsukokoro x Nigara Irodori K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife featuring a Blue 2 carbon steel core and stainless Damascus cladding

and there is Kishu Binchotan

2mm at the heel and mid-section tapering to 1