This one is Extra Polished with Choil and Spine Rounded Uchigomori finish on bevel and Got Ebony Handle Upgrade
Another Great Blacksmith from Sanjo, Niigata
Noborikoi Kanji on backside is made only for JNS
With Better Fit and Finish and his best heat-tread and steel he loves to use most !
I simply ask the maker to make what he thinks is his best performance !
75 years old works alone in his shop where he do all work by him self !
Steel: Blue 2 Damascus clad (can rust !!! )
Handle: Ebony with blond buffalo horn
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 135mm
Handle Width- 25mm
Hell to Tip Length- 213mm
Blade Height at Heel- 50mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 4mm
Width of Spine Above Heel- 3 mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 2,2mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip- 2mm
210g
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.