Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Series: Ginsan Kurozome Damascus
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke
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: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 9" (230mm)
Blade Height: 55mm
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 15" (380mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 5.3mm
Weight: 9.1 oz. (259g)
Item number: NH-S3D-K240