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 !!! ) Honyaki with temper line
Handle: Ho wood octagonal shape with horn
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 150mm
Handle Width- 28mm
Hell to Tip Length- 275mm
Blade Height at Heel- 60mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 4,3mm
Width of Spine Above Heel- 3,5mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 2,6mm
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.
