Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 9.4" Kiritsuke, Green Turquoise

Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke

Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime ("Hammered Blacksmith's Finish")
Mark: Machine Engraved ("Nigara Made")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle: Full-Tang Green Turquoise
Bolster: Two-Piece Bolster (Nickel Silver)
Handle Decor: Two Mosaic Pins

Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 8.6" (225mm)
Blade Height: 2" (50mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 14.6" (373mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
Weight: 10.8 oz. (307g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).

Item number: NH-SGK-K240-WTG