Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Hardness: 60-61 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: Bubinga
Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 9.2" (233mm)
Blade Height: 2.1" (54mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 15.2" (385mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.1mm at Heel
Weight: 6.8 oz. (195g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-VTD-G240-B