Description & specifications
We are proud to be among the first to present Daruma Hamono knives. The name "Daruma (達磨)" comes from two characters: "daru達", meaning to reach or achieve, and "ma磨", meaning to polish or refine. Their goal is to create some of the finest, hand-ground knives to come out of Japan.
The craftsman behind Daruma is Akihiro Kurokawa, who started by restoring knives for one of the stores in Kappabashi. Later, he began working for Nigara Hamono in Aomori Prefecture. There, he was, among other things, responsible for grinding their fantastic SG2, Blue Super, and VG10 series.
This new stainless steel type, SG Strix, is a further development of SG2. It is hardened extremely hard, up to 65HRC, so it holds its edge exceptionally well, but at the same time, it is relatively easy to sharpen, somewhat similar to carbon steel to sharpen.
| Brand/Series | Daruma Hamono Ginsan |
| Type | Bunka |
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3 Layer Damascus - SG STRIX / Stainless cladding |
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50/50 |
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WA-Handle made of Ebony |
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Yes! |
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65+ |
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Specs (May vary due to handmade nature) |
Length: 165mm. Height: 46mm. Weight: 152g. Width out of handle: 2mm. |
Foodgear always advises against cutting through any type of bone or frozen goods. Knives should not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and can cause rust – even in stainless alloys!
Maintenance & use
Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.
Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.
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