Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Kiritsuke 240mm. Nigara Hamono Ltd makes some of the most stunning kitchen knives we've seen.
During the early Edo Period, the city of Hirosaki was a castle town. There were over one hundred forging shops in the area. Nigara Forging is one of these historical Tsugaru blacksmith shops. The Nigara company has kept the traditional forging techniques alive and has remained committed to high-quality blade forging for centuries.
The handle is made in an octagonal shape using ebony wood. The knife is a real beauty!Maker: Nigara
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
HRC: 62+-
Weight: 7.7 oz (220 g)
Edge Length: 234 mm
Total Length: 388 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.2 mm
Blade Height: 54.4 mm
Handle: Ebony Octagonal
During the early Edo Period, the city of Hirosaki was a castle town. There were over one hundred forging shops in the area. Nigara Forging is one of these historical Tsugaru blacksmith shops. The Nigara company has kept the traditional forging techniques alive and has remained committed to high-quality blade forging for centuries.
The handle is made in an octagonal shape using ebony wood. The knife is a real beauty!
