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Description
The famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji is one of the most experienced and famous forge smiths in Takefu (Now Echizen City), Fukui Prefecture. During his long career, he has made a great and lasting impact upon the next generation of young Echizen forge smiths and craftsmen.
Ryo Nomura, Takeshi Saji’s grandson, joined Master Saji’s knife making company and started to make traditional hammer forged knives 3 years ago, in 2021. There are a number of experienced and skillful forge smiths and craftsmen at the company, so this environment gives Ryo a great opportunity to learn knife making and build up his skill and experience.
NR-01 VG-10 Nickel Damascus "Black Samurai I"
Ryo Nomura has chosen Japan's renowned "VG-10 Nickel Damascus Stainless Steel" for his custom knife. The blade features a striking Black Matt Finish, showcasing a beautifully contrasted Gray and White layered Damascus pattern.
Convex Blade Profile, 5.1' Black Damascus, which combines beauty, strength, and durability, enhances the knife's appearance, and nicely complemented by the matching black natural wooden handle and sheath.
The knife has a blade thickness of 3.8mm, a blade length of 130mm, an overall length of 255mm, and weighs 170g.
Specification
Knife Model: Nomura Ryo NR-01 "Black Samurai I" VG-10 Nickel Damascus
Blade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 61 to 62
Handle Material: Black natural wooden handle
Leather Sheath: Black natural wooden Sheath
Overall Length:255mm
Blade Length: 130mm
Blade Thickness: 3.8mm
Weight: 170g
