Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Sakimaru 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 Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Wenge with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 10.6" (270mm)
Edge Length: 10.2" (260mm)
Blade Height: 1.6" (40mm)
Handle Length: 5.7" (145mm)
Overall Length: 16.5" (420mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
Weight: 6.5 oz. (183g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGK-S270-W
