Jiro Tsuchime Wa-Santoku 165mm Taihei Tagayasan WA-Handle
Jiro Nakagawa is a true one-man craftsman that lives alone in the countryside. He sought out skilled craftsmen around Japan including a master sword polisher to learn the techniques of manipulating traditional materials, and have practiced the art of calligraphy for over 20 years under the master who lives in Nagano prefecture to enhance his hand-chiselling/engraving. His unique skill sets, humility, and will to improve all of his domain as a craftsman make all Jiro forged items worth treasuring for years to come.
Detailed Spec
Brand: Jiro
Smith: Jiro Nakagawa
Producing Area: Nagano/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasugi White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Taihei Tagayasan & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 304mm
Edge Length: 162mm
Handle to Tip Length: 178mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 4.1mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 182g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Date of manufacture: December 2019
Serial No 37