Nigara Hamono, a Japanese brand, crafts exceptional, handmade knives with a rich history of blacksmiths dating back 350 years. As noble swordsmiths, they preserve this art. Nigara Kunitoshi, a master swordsmith, gained recognition during the Showa period. Despite the US Military's ban on swordmaking after World War II, Nigara adapted, making top-quality cutlery today.
Brand: Nigara
Blacksmith: Yoshizawa san
Location: Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless Steel
HRC: 62-63
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime
Finish: Migaki
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 5.8 oz (166 g)
Blade Length: 245 mm
Total Length: 395 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.1 mm
Blade Height: 38.7 mm
