Toyama special polish with Handle Upgrade and extra polished rounded spine and choil
And Curly Blackwood Handle
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 (can rust !!! ) Damascus Clading
Handle: Curly Blackwood handle buffalo horn Octagonal
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 145mm
Handle Width- 25mm
Hell to Tip Length- 240mm
Blade Height at Heel- 54mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 4,5mm
Width of Spine Above Heel- 3,2mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 2,4mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip- 1,5mm
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.