Nihei SLD Nashiji Petty 150mm

Nihei knives are produced in Fukushima, Japan. Former apprentice of Yoshikane Hamono, these are the first offerings from Nihei San under his name. Forged from SLD tool steel with a soft stainless cladding rated at 64hrc. SLD is considered a semi stainless steel, though not as reactive as more pure high carbon steels, it will form a patina over extended use.

SLD is known for its incredible edge retention and sharpens very easily. The blade is finished with a nashiji pattern on the top of the blade and a mirror polish towards the edge of the blade. These knives have thin grinds with light convexing and very nice distal taper. Octagonal chestnut handles with pakka wood ferrule.

Edge length: 157mm

Height at heel: 33mm

Thickness above heel: 3.2

Weight: 86g