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
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Weight |
158 g |
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Total Length |
302 mm |
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Tip to Heel Length |
160 mm |
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Blade Height at Heel |
50 mm |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
2.1 mm |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
2.1 mm |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
2.1 mm |
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Steel |
VG10 Core with Stainless Clad | |
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Hardness |
HRC 60 to 61 | |
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Handle Design |
K&S Octagonal Teak Handle with Options |
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