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 |
99 g |
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Total Length |
270 mm |
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Tip to Heel Length |
140 mm |
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Blade Height at Heel |
30 mm |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
1.9 mm |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
1.8 mm |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
1.1 mm |
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Steel |
R2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding |
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Hardness |
HRC 62 to 64 | |
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Handle Design |
K&S Teak Handle with Black Horn | |