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Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.

Aogami literally translates to "blue steel", so "super blue steel" is the translation for Aogami Super. Manufactured by Hitachi Metals Ltd, this carbon steel grade has one of the highest hardness levels and is one of the most renowned in Japan. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Aogami #1, it also contains molybdenum. The high carbon content allows for greater hardness, but on the other hand, reduces the corrosion resistance and makes the steel more brittle. Chromium and molybdenum counterbalance the effect of the high carbon content by improving corrosion resistance. Tungsten greatly increases the wear resistance of the steel, making it less brittle. The combination of all these characteristics makes Aogami Super a practically superior carbon steel compared to other steels in this category.

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Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Ko-Bunka 120mm Ebony

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Size

120mm

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Overall length

235mm

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Blade height

30mm

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Handle to tip length

120mm

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Thickness

1.7mm

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Edge length

110mm

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Weight

81 g

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Handle length

115mm

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Steel

Aogami Super with stainless steel cladding

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Steel Type

Semi-stainless

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Handle length

Tsuchime Migaki

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Profile

Go Yoshizawa

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Usage

Office knife

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Hand Orientation

Ambidextrous

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Saya

Not Included

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Production

Hirosaki

Regular price $210.00
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Description

Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.

Aogami literally translates to "blue steel", so "super blue steel" is the translation for Aogami Super. Manufactured by Hitachi Metals Ltd, this carbon steel grade has one of the highest hardness levels and is one of the most renowned in Japan. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Aogami #1, it also contains molybdenum. The high carbon content allows for greater hardness, but on the other hand, reduces the corrosion resistance and makes the steel more brittle. Chromium and molybdenum counterbalance the effect of the high carbon content by improving corrosion resistance. Tungsten greatly increases the wear resistance of the steel, making it less brittle. The combination of all these characteristics makes Aogami Super a practically superior carbon steel compared to other steels in this category.

Care instructions

Have professionally sharpened on a water stone every year. Store in a dry place. Wash immediately after use and dry completely before storing. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.

Product Remarks

Please note that each handle is unique and may exhibit distinct variations, such as differences in the hue or color of the buffalo horn, which is part of its authentic, handcrafted character.

Warranty

Each knife is covered by a lifetime guarantee against obvious manufacturing defects. For example, if the handle comes loose or cracks after a few weeks of proper use, or if the blade develops a crack along the edge or blade spine. These issues are rare, but they can occur. In such cases, we will offer you an exchange for the same product or a refund. As every case is different, it is at our discretion to assess whether our lifetime guarantee against obvious manufacturing defects applies.

After-Sales Service

Is your knife not cutting as well as you expected? Each knife comes with what we call its "original sharpening". We have over 200 different products in stock, often several of each. All our products are handcrafted in Japan before being shipped, and the "original sharpening" may vary. If you think your knife is not cutting to its full potential, do not hesitate to contact us and we will sort it out for you by sharpening the knife free of charge!

Oops, did an accident happen with your blade?

Did your knife fall on the floor, get damaged during a slip, or was it used to cut something too hard? We’ll take care of it and support both you and your knife by offering you an in-store sharpening and repair service!

Do not hesitate to contact us or stop by the store to get an estimate in just a few minutes!

Shipping and Returns

What are your shipping rates?

Canada: $15 (free for orders over $150)
United States: $20
Rest of the world: $50


What are the delivery times?

We do our best to process your order within 72 business hours (weekends excluded) in order to ship your package as quickly as possible. Delivery times vary depending on the carrier. If you need faster delivery, please contact us at 514-503-1185.


Is there a refund policy?

No refunds are accepted.
The only exception concerns defective items (although our team checks every order with the utmost care). If you receive an item that appears to be defective, please let us know as soon as possible after receipt. In the event of damage caused by the carrier, please keep all items and original packaging for a possible inspection by the carrier. Items returned to Stay Sharp are at the buyer's expense. Items must be properly packaged to prevent any damage and must be fully insured. Please also provide us with the tracking number so that we can track the status of the shipment. Funds will not be refunded until we have received the items and confirmed that their condition is satisfactory. The refunded amount will correspond to the amount paid, less shipping and handling fees, online sales fees and any other costs incurred.

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