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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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Hatsukokoro by Nigara Blue #2 HairlIne 240mm Gyuto
$239.95
Steel: Blue #2 HRC: 62/63 Construction: Soft Carbon Damascus Clad Length: 230x50mm 4.70mm Spine at heel * Finish: No Etch Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn *Average Measurements
Hatsukokoro by Nigara Blue #2 HairlIne 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto
$249.95
Steel: Blue #2 HRC: 62/63 Construction: Soft Carbon Damascus Clad Length: 230x51mm 4.95mm Spine at heel * Finish: No Etch Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn *Average Measurements
Nigara Hamano 140mm SG2 Anmon Migaki K-Tip Petty
$279.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 140x31mm 2.1mm Spine at Heel * Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn * Best Average
Nigara Hamano 110mm SG2 Migaki K-Tip Petty
$99.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 110x30mm 1.9mm Spine at Heel * Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn * Best Average
Nigara Hamano 85mm SG2 Migaki K-Tip Paring
$79.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 85x25mm 1.8mm Spine at Heel * Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn * Best Average
Nigara Hamano 110mm SG2 Migaki Petty
$99.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 110x31mm 1.9mm Spine at Heel * Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn * Best Average
Nigara Hamano 170mm SG2 Migaki Butcher Knife
$129.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 165x35mm 2.4mm Spine at Heel * Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn * Best Average
Nigara Hamano 230mm SG2 Migaki K-Tip Gyuto
$259.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 230x51mm 2.4mm Spine at Heel * Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn * Best Average
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 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: Light Green Turquoise with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi NAKIRI 180MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$299.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 170x51mm 2.40mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Light Green Turquoise with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 KUROUCHI HONESUKI 140MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$349.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 140x37mm 4.16mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Crimson Dawn" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI Gyuto 230MM WESTERN CUSTOM #3
$439.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 230x49mm 2.25mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki (Pear Skinned) Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Infinite" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI Gyuto 230MM WESTERN CUSTOM #2
$439.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 230x50mm 2.40mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki (Pear Skinned) Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Green and Mean" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI Gyuto 210MM WESTERN CUSTOM #3
$399.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 200x49mm 2.33mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki (Pear Skinned) Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Mean Green" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
Nigara Hamono 245mm Sg2 Migaki Kiriitsuke Sujihiki
$259.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Laminate Length: 245x39mm 2.43mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki Finish Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Ebony and Horn
Nigara Hamono 140mm Aogami Super K-Tip Petty
$159.95
Steel: Aogami Super HRC: 63/64 Construction: Sanmai Laminate Length: 140x31mm 1.95mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki Finish Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn
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
Nigara Hamono 245mm Aogami Super Kiriitsuke Sujihiki
$229.95
Steel: Aogami Super HRC: 63/64 Construction: Sanmai Laminate Length: 245x38mm 2.28mm Spine at Heel Finish: Migaki Finish Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn
Nigara Hamano 230mm SG2 Migaki K-Tip Gyuto
$259.95
Steel: SG2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 230x51mm 2.50mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: Teak and Horn
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI GYUTO 210MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$399.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 200x49mm 2.35mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Planet Earth" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI GYUTO 210MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$399.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 200x49mm 2.33mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Mentos" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI K-TIP PETTY 150MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$349.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 140x32mm 1.93mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Crimson Dawn" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
