Nigara Aogami Super Kiritsuke Petty, 150mm (5.9″) Carbon Steel, Hammered Migaki Finish

Specs

Brand: Nigara
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Petty (Utility Knife)

Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki Tsuchime (“Hammered Matte Polish”)
Mark: Machine Engraved (“Nigara Made”)
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony

Blade Length: 5.9″ (150mm)
Edge Length: 5.5″ (140mm)
Blade Height: 1.2″ (30mm)
Handle Length: 4.5″ (115mm)
Overall Length: 10.5″ (268mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.8mm
Weight: 2.8 oz. (82g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). While this knife has stainless cladding for easier overall maintenance, the area near the edge is carbon steel and will rust if not cared for properly. This area near the edge will darken and develop a beautiful and protective patina over time.

Item number: NH-ASM-K150-E