Nigara R2/SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 165mm Kiritsuke Nakiri with Ironwood Handle 390mm The finish of the jigane

The finish of the jigane is truly unique on this knife - while the tsuchime patterns have an almost matt nashiji-like texture

the ebony wood handle is expertly wrapped with triple-ginmaki rings

Length: 145mm

The stainless steel cladding features a mesmerizing Damascus finish that looks like bullet mark patterns

Nigara R2/SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 165mm Kiritsuke Nakiri with Ironwood Handle 390mm The finish of the jiganeHand crafted using R2 SG2 high speed powder steel, this Kiritsuke Nakiri is beautifully grinded with superb thinness behind the edge supported by the 62 63 HRC hardness. Being a guru of steel manipulation and expert on steel construction, Nigara Hamono created a unique Tsuchime pattern that is reminiscent of industrial steel beam, while the Kurouchi finish gives this knife a characterful accent. The western handle is beautifully made using ironwood