The new Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime line. A well finished line with eased spine and choil, with virbant suminagashi pattern.
VG10 steel is a great mid-range special stainless cutlery steel that is easy to sharpen, with good impact resistance and edge retention.
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Since being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years.
As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. The making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then.
Measurements
| 210 mm | 230 mm | |
| Weight | 159.5 g | 191 g |
| Total Length | 347 mm | 384 mm |
| Tip to Heel Length | 202 mm | 233 mm |
| Blade Height at Heel | 49.5 mm | 53 mm |
| Width of Spine Above Heel | 2.1 mm | 2.1 mm |
| Width of Spine at Middle of Blade | 2.1 mm | 2.1 mm |
| Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm |
Steel: Vg10 with Stainless Damascus Cladding
Hardness(HRC): 60-61
Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle and horn ferrule with options