Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Series: Ginsan Kurozome Damascus
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Sujihiki (Slicing Knife)
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Semi-Stainless Steel
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Cladding: Black Etched Stainless Steel Damascus
Finish: Nashiji ("Pear Skin")
Engraving: Hand Engraved ("Nigara Made")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Stabilized Birch with White Ring
Blade Length: 11.8" (300mm)
Edge Length: 11.4" (290mm)
Blade Height: 40mm
Handle Length: 5.7" (144mm)
Overall Length: 17.7" (450mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.1mm
Weight: 8.2 oz. (235g)
Item number: NH-S3D-S300