Nigara Hamono SG2 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Damascus Stabilized Maple Burl Western Handle

Forged stainless clad SG2 powder metal with damascus finished hammer and western style stabilized maple burl wood handle. SG2 takes a very fine edge easily for a stainless steel of its hardness (63/64) and holds it nicely. 

These have a very distinctive octagonal shaped hammer head Nigara, the quality for the grinds and finish is also excellent. 

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: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Stainless Clad SG2 Powder Metal
Handle: Stabilized Maple Burl
Total Length: 375mm
Edge Length: 227mm
Handle to Tip Length: 241mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness: 2.5mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 272g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous