Nigara SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm

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Nigara Hamono has a long tradition and turns out some really beautiful, handmade kitchen knives with exceptional quality. This region in northern Japan has a rich history of blacksmiths that made all kinds of weapons and tools which date back 350 years. During the Showa period, Nigara Kunitoshi was often recognized for his work. Kitchen cutlery and farming tools became their main lines of work after WW2. Nigara was able to survive and thrive and today make some of the finest kitchen cutlery in Northern Japan.

Brand: Nigara

Blacksmith: Yoshizawa san

Location: Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless Steel

HRC 62-63

Cladding: Stainless

Finish: Damascus

Edge Grind: Even

Handle: Black Oak Octagonal

Weight: 5.7 oz (162 g)

Blade Length: 229 mm

Total Length: 380 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 2.4 mm

Blade Height: 48 mm

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