Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime K-tip Gyuto 210/240/270mm, with K&S Ebony Handle

Since being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. The making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then.   Measurements      210 mm 240 mm 270 mm Weight  175 g 193 g 214 g Total Length 345 mm 380 mm 419 mm Tip to Heel Length 200 mm 228 mm 260 mm Blade Height at Heel 49 mm 51 mm 54 mm Width of Spine Above Heel  2.2 mm 2.3 mm 2.2 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.1 mm 2.1 mm 2.1 mm Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip 0.8 mm 0.8 mm 0.8 mm Steel Type: SG2/R2 Powder steel HRC: 62-64 Handle Design: K&S Ebony Handle with optional design