The Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Bunka 180mm is a beautiful, high-quality handmade knife with a rich history dating back 350 years. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara has continued to preserve this art and now makes some of the finest cutlery in Northern Japan. Made from SG2 stainless steel and featuring a Wenge octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule, this knife is both beautiful and practical.
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
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 5.8 oz (164g)
Blade Length: 169 mm
Total Length: 315 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.4 mm
Blade Height: 52 mm
