Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Sujihiki (Slicing Knife)
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: 10" (255mm)
Edge Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Blade Height: 1.6" (40mm)
Handle Length: 5.3" (135mm)
Overall Length: 15.2" (387mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
Weight: 9.5 oz. (270g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGK-S255-WTG
