Tanaka Blue2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Santoku 155/170mm Nigara it is naturally harder than

it is naturally harder than the usual Kasumi counterpart

offering high corrosion resistance and wear resistance through a fine microstructure created by a special melting method

However this type of mediocrity should not occur on a knife that is over US$1000

We need one for chip repair and thinning

HRC: 63-64

Tanaka Blue2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Santoku 155/170mm Nigara it is naturally harder thanMeasurements 155 mm 170 mm Weight 153 g 169 g Total Length 307 mm 321 mm Tip to Heel Length 155 mm 170 mm Blade Height at Heel 43 mm 48 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2. 9 mm 2. 9 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 4 mm 2. 4 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 1. 2 mm 1. 2 mm Steel: Blue 2 Steel with stainless cladding Hardness: HRC 62 64 Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle with options