Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Nakiri
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: 6.5" (165mm)
Edge Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Blade Height: 2" (50mm)
Handle Length: 5.0" (127mm)
Overall Length: 11.6" (295mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.1mm at Heel
Weight: 9.5 oz. (170g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-VTD-N165-B