Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Forged stainless clad SG2 powder metal with hammer marked tsuchime cladding and octagonal Ebony handle. SG2 takes a very fine edge easily for a stainless steel of its hardness (63/64) and holds it nicely.

Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is a 350 year old metalworking company with sword making roots. Blacksmith Go Yoshizawa has expanded Nigara's range to include kitchen knives.

Brand: Nigara Hamono
Producing Area: Hirosaki-Aomori, Japan
Profile: Butcher
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Stainless Clad SG2 Powder Metal
Handle: Ebony Wood Octagonal
Total Length: 302mm
Edge Length: 163mm
Handle to Tip Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 134g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
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