Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Santoku
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki Tsuchime ("Hammered Matte Polish")
Mark: Machine Engraved ("Nigara Made")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Bubinga
Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 6.5" (166mm)
Blade Height: 50mm
Handle Length: 4.9" (126mm)
Overall Length: 12.0" (307mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.4mm
Weight: 5.5 oz. (158g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGM-S180-B