Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: SPG STRIX Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 64-65 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel Damascus
Finish: Migaki Tsuchime ("Hammered Matte Polish")
Mark: Machine Engraved ("Nigara Made")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 8.8" (226mm)
Blade Height: 2" (52mm)
Handle Length: 5.4" (138mm)
Overall Length: 14.9" (380mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.1mm at Heel
Weight: 6.9 oz. (197g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-STRIX-G240-EB
