Nigara Hamono Ltd makes some of the most stunning kitchen knives we've seen.
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 of these historical Tsugaru blacksmith shops. The Nigara company has kept the traditional forging techniques alive and has remained committed to high-quality blade forging for centuries.
The handle is made with wenge wood with an attractive buffalo horn ferrule. The knife is a real beauty!Maker: Nigara
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime
Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless Steel
HRC: 62+-
Weight: 6.8 oz (194 g)
Edge Length: 228mm
Total Length: 380mm
Blade Height at heel: 51.8
Spine Thickness: 2.3mm
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
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 of these historical Tsugaru blacksmith shops. The Nigara company has kept the traditional forging techniques alive and has remained committed to high-quality blade forging for centuries.
The handle is made with wenge wood with an attractive buffalo horn ferrule. The knife is a real beauty!
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Gorgeous knife!, November 28, 2023Posted By: Lawrence Connell
I've had this knife for over a month now, and find myself using it most of the time. It's gorgeous and scary sharp, thanks to Mark's hand-sharpening before sending it! Initially, it felt heavy, but with a pinch-grip on the blade, I quickly became used to it. I haven't yet had to sharpen it and it is a beautiful tool for all sorts of work in the kitchen. I'm very impressed by the quality of Nigara's craftsmanship.
I've had this knife for over a month now, and find myself using it most of the time. It's gorgeous and scary sharp, thanks to Mark's hand-sharpening before sending it! Initially, it felt heavy, but with a pinch-grip on the blade, I quickly became used to it. I haven't yet had to sharpen it and it is a beautiful tool for all sorts of work in the kitchen. I'm very impressed by the quality of Nigara's craftsmanship.
