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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 HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI NAKIRI 180MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$299.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 170x52mm 2.33mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Mocha" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 MIGAKI NAKIRI 180MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$299.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 170x52mm 2.40mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Mother Earth" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 KUROUCHI HONESUKI 160MM WESTERN CUSTOM
$389.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 160x39mm 4.24mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Gold Dust" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 KUROUCHI HONESUKI 140MM WESTERN CUSTOM #R2
$369.95
Steel: Sg2 HRC: 63 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Laminate Length: 140x37mm 4.21mm Spine at Heel Finish: Light Etch Blacksmith: Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa Handle: "Crimson Dawn" Resin Hybrid with Mosiac Pins and Nickel Silver Bolster
