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 !
Born in 1939 and currently 83 years old works alone in his shop where he do all work by him self !
Spine and choil is rounded and polished
Steel: Blue (can rust !!! ) Damascus Clading
Handle: Ebony octagonal shape with Buffalo horn
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 145mm
Handle Width- 20mm
Hell to Tip Length- 295mm
Blade Height at Heel- 32mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 3,4mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 2,3mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip- 0,8mm
Weight- 218g
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.
