Mr. Yoshizawa, a skilled blacksmith in Aomori, northern Japan, crafts exquisite knives under the Nigara brand. With roots dating back to the early Edo Period, when the castle town of Hirosaki was home to over a hundred forging shops, Nigara Forging stands as one of the few remaining Tsugaru blacksmith traditions. For centuries, the Nigara company has preserved these traditional forging techniques, maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Embrace the legacy and precision of a true Japanese blade from Nigara, where history and skill come together in every knife.
Maker: Nigara
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
HRC: 61+-
Weight: 6.1oz (172 g)
Edge Length: 142 mm
Total Length: 300 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 50.5 mm
Handle: Ebony Octagonal
