Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure.
Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives.
The fully handcrafted Tsuchime / Migaki SG2 series, feature one of the most advanced powder stainless steels (SG2 / R2), a distinctive and unique Hammered pattern and a traditional Migaki mat finish. Very thin behind the edge, with an HRC hardness of 62-63, these unique knives will impress everyone with their superb fit and finish. Fitted with an octagonal Wenge handle that perfectly matches the steel pattern.
The Bunka is a multi-purpose knife, similar to Nakiri, with usually a higher profile and a slightly different nose shape. Recommended mainly for push cut, slice and chopping cutting techniques.
Brand / Blacksmith: | Nigara Hamono |
Series: | SG2 Tscuchime |
Knife type: | Bunka 180 |
Blade Length / Total length (mm): | 170 / 315 |
Grind: | 50 / 50 |
Finish: | Tscuchime / Mat Migaki |
Steel type: | SG2 Stainless |
Forging method: | San Mai |
HRC hardness: | 63 |
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Octagonal / Wenge / Horn |
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): | 2 / 0.2 |
Blade height at heel (mm): | 48 |
Weight (gr): | 147 |
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