Nigara Forging
Manufacturer

The sword and knife smithy Nigara Hamono boasts a tradition spanning over 350 years. During the early Edo period, the city of Hirosaki was a castle town with over a hundred smithies in the area. Nigara Forging is one such historic forge located in Tsugaru, north of Hirosaki, which has preserved and nurtured its craftsmanship to this day. The forging techniques employed by Nigara essentially adhere to the traditional art of smithing used for centuries to produce high-quality sword and knife blades. Folding and hammering soft iron and steel create a distinctive beauty in every knife crafted by Nigara.

The knife smithy Nigara is highly regarded worldwide for its quality and design.

Each knife is a handcrafted unique piece.