Nigara Hamono - VG XEOS - Tsuchime Damascus - Santoku - 185mm - Ebony Handle

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: VG Xeos
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Nigara Hamono 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 50.5mm
Edge Steel: VG Xeos
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 188mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 317mm
Weight: 158g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

 

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