Nigara R2/SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi 165mm Kiritsuke Nakiri with Polished Lava Acrylic Handle 330mm Engraved Mark (Back): In Japanese

Engraved Mark (Back): In Japanese Kanji "Powdered Steel" (粉末鋼)

while the Atoma 600 will give a finer finished edge

Kuchiwa: Marble Buffalo Horn

offering a comfortable grip and a touch of elegance

Jigane (Cladding): Stainless steel

Nigara R2/SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi 165mm Kiritsuke Nakiri with Polished Lava Acrylic Handle 330mm Engraved Mark (Back): In JapaneseHand 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 fit and finish is superb for a Kurouchi knife, with