Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Bunka
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: Stabilized Birch
Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 6.6" (170mm)
Blade Height: 1.9" (48mm)
Handle Length: 5.1" (130mm)
Overall Length: 12.4" (315mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.3mm
Weight: 5.7 oz. (163g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGM-B180-ST
