During the early Edo Period, Hirosaki thrived as a prominent castle town, home to over one hundred blacksmith shops. Among these was Nigara Forging, a traditional Tsugaru blacksmith shop with a lineage spanning centuries. To this day, Nigara remains dedicated to preserving the artistry of traditional blade forging while delivering exceptional craftsmanship.
This particular knife showcases that heritage with a striking tsuchime (hammered) finish on the upper blade and a beautifully layered Damascus pattern near the edge. Hammer-forged in the San Mai style, it features a VG10 stainless steel core, renowned for its edge retention and corrosion resistance, hardened to approximately 61 HRC. The knife is elevated by a refined, ebony octagonal handle that adds elegance and precision to every cut.Maker: Nigara Hamono
Location: Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Weight: 7.4oz (212g)
Edge Length: 236mm
Total Length: 385mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
Blade Height: 53mm
This particular knife showcases that heritage with a striking tsuchime (hammered) finish on the upper blade and a beautifully layered Damascus pattern near the edge. Hammer-forged in the San Mai style, it features a VG10 stainless steel core, renowned for its edge retention and corrosion resistance, hardened to approximately 61 HRC. The knife is elevated by a refined, ebony octagonal handle that adds elegance and precision to every cut.
