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"Nigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Niigara Knives” is one of the leading sword forging factories with 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Niigara Knives” is one of the leading sword forging factories with 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Nigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Nigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Saji Takeshi” is the third generation owner of Saji Knives, a knife making company in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas.
At the young age of 44, he was certified as a traditional craftsman and has been making machetes, knives, and kitchen knives with his experience and skills for over 30 years.

He has inherited the tradition, but is not limited to it. He has created his own unique worldview by incorporating Western elements into the shape of the blade and using new, highly functional materials for the handle.