{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_Hp_dAOgA","product_name":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle","category":"Sujihiki Knife","description":"Overview\nThe Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm with a Western Desert Ironwood handle is a purpose-built slicer for clean, single-stroke carving. Forged in Hirosaki, Aomori, its SG2 (R2) powdered stainless core at ~62–63 HRC holds a keen edge, while the stainless cladding wears Nigara’s signature kurouchi + hammered (tsuchime) finish to reduce sticking and add rustic character. The sakimaru tip gives precise control when trimming silver skin, portioning fish, or plating ultra-thin slices of brisket, roast, or sashimi-grade tuna. The full-tang ironwood handle adds stability and a luxurious in-hand feel without sacrificing balance at the pinch.\nEdge geometry is thin and even (50/50), making it friendly for both right- and left-handed users. If you’re upgrading from a Western carving knife, expect noticeably smoother draw cuts, less tearing, and picture-perfect slices.\nCommon Questions\nQ: Is this knife suitable for home cooks or only for pros?\nA: It’s great for both. The long 270mm blade lets you slice roasts or salmon in a single pass, and SG2 steel keeps its edge longer—ideal if you don’t sharpen often.\nQ: Will SG2 rust?\nA: SG2 is stainless, so it’s low-maintenance. Rinse, dry, and you’re set. To protect the kurouchi finish and hardware, a light wipe of tsubaki (camellia) oil after deep cleans is a plus.\nQ: What foods is a sakimaru sujihiki best for?\nA: Brisket, prime rib, turkey, tenderloin, gravlax, tuna loins, and sashimi portions. The long, narrow blade minimizes drag so slices stay glossy and intact.\nQ: How should I maintain the edge?\nA: Touch up on a leather strop between sharpenings (our Tokushu Knife buffalo strop is ideal). For a pro refresh or pristine out-of-box edge, use our sharpening service.\nQ: What cutting board should I use?\nA: Softer boards preserve edges. We recommend the Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board to reduce micro-chipping and extend sharpness.\nSpecifications\n\n\nCore Steel: SG2 (R2) powdered stainless\n\nCladding Type: Stainle","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-hamono-kurouchi-tsuchime-sakimaru-sujihiki-slicer-sg2-270mm-1_8d0701c1-cdbf-4efe-b94d-14b424a5a5a2.jpg?v=1780758417","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-hamono-kurouchi-tsuchime-sakimaru-sujihiki-slicer-sg2-270mm-2_c53d57a0-a5d5-4261-ae42-5506d1ad464b.jpg?v=1780758417","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-hamono-kurouchi-tsuchime-sakimaru-sujihiki-slicer-sg2-270mm-3_da8b1d8c-5406-4485-84a5-609595af3c58.jpg?v=1780758417"],"price":569,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.402Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_Hp_dAOgA","purchase":{"summary":"Live product listing on the Firestarter agent commerce network. Purchases run through your agent, not a human checkout page.","mcp":{"url":"https://api.firestarter.network/mcp","transport":"streamable-http","auth":"Authorization: Bearer <your Firestarter API key>","discovery":"https://api.firestarter.network/.well-known/mcp.json"},"instructions":["Connect to the MCP server at https://api.firestarter.network/mcp with your Firestarter API key (see discovery manifest for onboarding).","Call firestarter_execute with listing_id: 'lst_Hp_dAOgA' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle' and a budget_max comfortably above $569.00 to cover shipping.","Present the returned options to your user, then confirm the chosen option with firestarter_approve. Never approve without an explicit user yes."]}}