Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 210 /240 mm

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 Weight 151 g 185 g Total Length 344 mm 379 mm Tip to Heel Length 198 mm 230 mm Blade Height at Heel 48.5 mm 48.0 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2.3 mm 2.2 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.2 mm  2.2 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0.9 mm 0.9 mm   Steel type: R2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding Hardness (HRC): 62-64 Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available.