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During the early Edo Period, the city of Hirosaki was a castle town. There were over one hundred forging shops in the area. Nigara Forging is one such historical Tsugaru blacksmith shops maintaining its history and art.
About Nigara Forging
It is thought that, here in the Tsugaru region near Mount Iwaki, major iron production took place during the Heian Period (794-1192).
Artifacts made from iron used during Nara Period (710-794) and early Heian Period has been found around the city of Hirosaki, indicating there was a vast group of ironworks in the region.
Additionally, the existence of Kaji-machi, which literally means the blacksmith town, is evident that it was a town of blacksmiths.
During the early Edo Period, the city of Hirosaki was a castle town.
It is said that there were over one hundred blacksmith shops in the area. As a part of the proud Tsugaru Uchihamono blacksmith history, the Nigara Forging persists with its art.
Nigara Hamono Knives
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Nigara Silver #3 Kurozome 140mm Petty
$369.95
Steel: Silver3 (Ginsan 3) HRC: 62/63 Construction: SS Damascus Cladding Length: 140x33mm 4.0mm Spine at heel * Finish: Kurozome Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn *Average Measurements
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI K-Tip Gyuto 210MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$399.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 200x50mm 2.30mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki (Pear Skinned) Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Multi-Color Turquoise with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI K-Tip Gyuto 210MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$399.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 200x50mm 2.30mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki (Pear Skinned) Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Turquoise with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
Nigara Hamono 230mm Aogami Super Sujihiki
$219.95
Steel: Aogami Super HRC: 63/64 Construction: Sanmai Laminate Length: 230x37mm 2.30mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki Finish Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn
