Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Petty (Utility Knife)
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: 5.9" (150mm)
Edge Length: 5.6" (142mm)
Blade Height: 31mm
Handle Length: 4.5" (115mm)
Overall Length: 10.6" (270mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.8mm
Weight: 2.8 oz. (78g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGM-K150-B