This one Had spine and choil polished and rounded. Bevel is flattened and polished with Uchigomori
Hand chiseled Noborikoi (Koi fish) with gold eye and Burned Chestnut Handle
Knife you get that is in the picture
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: Stainless Clad Blue steel (can rust !!! )
Handle: Burned Chestnut Octagonal shape with horn
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 140mm
Handle Width- 20mm
Handle to Tip Length- 365mm
Hell to Tip Length- 210mm
Blade Height at Heel- 50mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 4mm
Width of Spine Above Heel- 3,2mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 2,2mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip- 1,1mm
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.