Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Santoku 180mm

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      Measurements Weight  160 g  Total Length 310 mm Tip to Heel Length 168 mm Blade Height at Heel 48 mm Width of Spine Above Heel  2.4 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.4 mm Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip 1.2 mm  Steel R2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding Hardness HRC 62 to 64 Handle Design Teak Handle with Black Horn Ferrule