Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Petty 150mm Western Blue TurquoiseThe Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus K tip Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking precise in hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with 25 layers of forged damascus on each side, displaying distinctive Tsugaru ripple markings through an etched surface finish. The K tip profile provides a thinner, sharper tip

This composition forms hard carbides that support edge retention while requiring extra care to prevent rusting during kitchen use

an excellent value for money choice for those who are looking for a step up from Tojiro’s popular DP series

Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi is the little brother of the well-known Tanryusen line

Steel: R2 Damascus

SG2 powdered steel achieves HRC 62-64 hardness and offers excellent edge retention with uniform carbide distribution that enhances toughness

The 210mm length and 182g weight suit users requiring a mid-sized knife that rewards deliberate

The substantial 5

this double-bevel blade features a VG10 core with stainless Damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface finish

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sometimes even cost more than the actual waterstone

Stainless Cladding

The blade is thin behind the edge with spine thickness tapering from 1