Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sujihiki 270mm Anmon 5000 grit is the finishing

5000 grit is the finishing grit

this double-bevel blade features SKD steel at HRC 63 clad in stainless steel with a nashiji surface finish

For a long long time I didn't carry the famous Tanaka R2 knives with WA handles

cutting performance

Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sujihiki 270mm Anmon 5000 grit is the finishingNigara SG2 line features the state of the art Super Gold 2 powdered steel with excellent edge retention, toughness and extreme sharpness, the Tsuchime (hammered) pattern gives the knife a rustic touch. This line offers an excellent price performance ratio. Measurements mm Weight 188 g Tip to Heel Length 260 mm Blade Height at Heel 40 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2. 3 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 3 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1.