Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Bunka 180mm

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Nigara Hamono has a long tradition and turns out some really beautiful, handmade 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. As one of the few noble (shogun) swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara knives have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, Nigara Kunitoshi, a master swordsmith, was often recognized for his work. After World War II, the traditional swordsmithing technique was banished by the US Military and many blacksmiths had to change their business to gardening tools, kitchen cutlery, and other practical applications. Nigara was able to survive and thrive and today makes some of the finest 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 Tsuchime

Edge Grind: Even

Handle: Wenge Octagonal

Ferrule: Buffalo Horn

Weight: 5.2 oz (148g)

Blade Length: 169 mm

Total Length: 310 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 2.2 mm

Blade Height: 49 mm

Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Bunka 180mm

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