Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Petty (Utility Knife)
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime ("Hammered Blacksmith's Finish")
Mark: Machine Engraved ("Nigara Made")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle: Full-Tang Turquoise
Bolster: Two-Piece Bolster (Nickel Silver)
Handle Decor: Two Mosaic Pins
Blade Length: 5.9" (165mm)
Edge Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Blade Height: 32mm
Handle Length: 4.5" (115mm)
Overall Length: 10.4" (265mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.8mm
Weight: 4.4 oz. (125g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NH-SGK-K150-WT
