Nigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Bunka 180mm

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Nigara Hamono is a company whose founding dates back more than 350 years. "Since the days of Samurai" proudly printed on every Nigara Hamono box references the long history Nigara has of producing swords and blades since the Edo period.

While Nigara has modernised considerably since then, using advanced modern steels like SG2, Aogami Super and most recently SG Strix, the spirit of quality craftsmanship is still present. Under the guidance of current President Go Yoshizawa, Nigara produces blades with stunning finishes. When a Nigara blade has a tsuchime (hammered) finish, you can bet it's not going to be a simple round hammer mark. There are going to be hexagons, crescents, waves and spikes hammered into the blade. It's complex, yet not in-your-face, you'll have to look close to notice it. The same can be said for their damascus patterns which can range from waves to swirls, to complete circles. Nigara Hamono spares no expense in making their blades uniquely theirs.

Nigara's SG2 collection boasts a unique tsuchime (hammered) finish. The tsuchime pattern evokes the appearance of industrial steel beams - bold, geometric, and unmistakably modern. The tsuchime pattern for this collection are hundreds of hexagonal marks hammered onto the surface of the blade. The bevel sports a subtle kasumi finish that ends with a polished edge. Overall the blade exudes a calm and confident presence, which is helped by its solid weight and handling.

Note: Nigara knives tend to be shorter than their stated length because the measurement is from the neck to the tip, instead of the edge length. This feature is also typical of Sakai-made knives.

Blade Type: Bunka
Core: SG2 / R2 Powdered Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel Cladding
Handle: Wenge Octagonal Handle with Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.3mm
Blade Height at Heel: 49mm
HRC: 62-63
Weight: 147g
Blade Length: 169mm
Overall Length: 312mm