A new knife

I've been wanting a Damascus/pattern welded knife for a while, mostly because they look beautiful. The Banno Bunka that my mom bought me has been a bit of a revelation for preparing vegetables, so I thought I would take a chance with something new. I wanted something made near my dad's home town, and came upon the Nigari Forge in nearby Hirosaki. Of course, there was a strong rivalry between the country boys of Aomori town like my dad, and the Samurai of Hirosaki, but close enough! It's a single bevel, which I am more comfortable sharpening, too.