Another Great Blacksmith from Sanjo, Niigata
Noborikoi Kanji on backside is made only for JNS with Polished choil and Spine
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 !
Born in 1939 works alone in his shop where he do all work by him self !
Steel: Stainless Clad Blue steel (can rust !!! )
Handle: Japanese Tamamoku Cedar Octagonal shape with horn
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 145mm
Handle Width- 25mm
Hell to Tip Length- 245mm
Blade Height at Heel- 54mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 4,5mm
Width of Spine Above Heel- 3,5mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 2mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip- 1,3mm
Weight- 220g
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.