Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke
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: 8.25" (210mm)
Edge Length: 7.7" (197mm)
Blade Height: 2" (50mm)
Handle Length: 5.1" (132mm)
Overall Length: 13.6" (345mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
Weight: 6.3 oz. (180g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGM-K210-B