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Nigara Hamono Knives: 350 Years of Forging Excellence

Nigara Hamono is one of the most storied names in Japanese cutlery, with a blacksmithing lineage dating back over 350 years to the Tsugaru region. Originally renowned as master sword makers for the Tsugaru clan, the forge is now led by the innovative 8th-generation blacksmith Go Yoshizawa. Today, Nigara is celebrated for blending historical expertise with aggressive modern "laser" geometry a. . . Continue

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Save $40.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 240mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 240mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Save $84.00Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm with carbon fiber handle, close-up view highlighting hammered tsuchime finish and blade geometry. Right side showing kanji.Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm with carbon fiber handle, close-up view highlighting hammered tsuchime finish and blade geometry. Choil shot.
Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Sale price$345.00 USD Regular price$429.00 USD
Nigara AS Migaki Tsuchime 180mm Kiritsuke Nakiri - Tokushu KnifeNigara AS Migaki Tsuchime 180mm Kiritsuke Nakiri - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240 mm, close-up of the Damascus Anmon pattern showing layered steel rings and wavy lines on a kiritsuke-style blade. Right side of the blade.Nigara Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240 mm, choil shot.
Save $50.00Nigara Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm on a grey background Right side of knife. Nigara Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm on a grey background left side.
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Sale price$249.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Nigara Strix Damascus Bunka 180 mm blade with exposed tang, full side profile highlighting the dramatic kiritsuke-style tip and etched pattern.Nigara Strix Damascus Bunka 180 mm choil shot
Nigara SG-STRIX Bunka No Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
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Save $64.00Nigara Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Santoku 165mm, detailed product photo.Nigara Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Santoku 165mm, detailed product photo choil shot.
Nigara Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Santoku Sale price$235.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Santoku 165 mm Japanese kitchen knife, detailed product view left side of knife with carbon fiber handle.Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Santoku 165 mm Japanese kitchen knife, detailed product view. Right side of knife showing logo.
Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Santoku Sale priceFrom $299.00 USD
Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150 mm with walnut handle, angled view of blade and handle on gray background.Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150 mm with walnut handle, angled view, opposite side of blade on gray background.
Save $144.00Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 270 mm, front side on neutral background showing hammered cladding and polished core line.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 270 mm, spine-at-heel shot showing thin grind and distal taper.
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 270mm Sale price$385.00 USD Regular price$529.00 USD
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 270 mm, right-side profile showing kurouchi finish and hammered tsuchime pattern with ironwood Western handle.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 270 mm, left-side profile highlighting the polished edge contrast against the dark kurouchi blade and ironwood Western handle.
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 300 mm with abalone western handle, right side profile.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 300 mm with abalone western handle, left side profile.
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm with abalone Western handle, right-side view.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm with abalone Western handle, left-side view.
Nigara SG-STRIX Gyuto 240mm angled blade viewNigara SG-STRIX Gyuto 240mm spine thickness close-up
Nigara SG-STRIX Gyuto SG2 210 mm, close-up of the Damascus ‘Strix’ pattern near the tip (no handle).Nigara SG-STRIX Gyuto SG2 210 mm, detailed shot of layered Damascus along the edge and belly (no handle).
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 270 mm, right side profile with abalone Western handle.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 270 mm, left side profile with abalone Western handle.
Sold outSave $34.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime BunkaNigara AS Migaki Tsuchime Bunka No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Bunka Sale price$235.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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Sold outNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm (no handle) - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm (no handle) - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $70.00Nigara Anmon SG2 Santoku with carbon fiber wa handle, front angled product view showing Damascus pattern and faceted handle.Nigara Anmon SG2 Santoku with carbon fiber wa handle choil shot
Nigara Anmon Damascus SG2 Santoku with Carbon FIber Handle Sale price$429.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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Sold outSave $100.00Nigara Hamono Anmon Damascus SG2 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki No Handle Tokushu Knife.Nigara Hamono Anmon Damascus SG2 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Hamono Anmon Damascus SG2 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki No Handle Sale price$699.00 USD Regular price$799.00 USD
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Sold outSave $100.00NIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Rosewood Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Rosewood Handle - Tokushu Knife
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Rosewood Handle Sale priceFrom $299.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
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Sold outNigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 300mm No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 300mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $70.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$329.00 USD
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Sold outNIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Bunka 180mm - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Bunka 180mm - Tokushu Knife
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Sold outSave $50.00Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 180mm Bunka with Rosewood Handle - Tokushu KnifeNigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 180mm Bunka with Rosewood Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 180mm Bunka with Rosewood Handle Sale price$249.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Sold outNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
Sold outSave $60.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$329.00 USD
Sold outNigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Petty 150mm Wenge HandleNigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Petty 150mm Wenge Handle
Sold outNigara AS Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 300 mm — right-side profile showing hammered cladding line and glossy finish.Nigara AS Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 300 mm choil shot
Sold outNigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 240 mm, right side profile showing hammered finish and abalone Western handle.Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 240 mm, choil shot
Sold outSave $70.00NIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 240mm Gyuto No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 240mm Gyuto No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Damascus SG2 240mm Gyuto No Handle Sale price$429.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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Sold outNigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm, right side profile showing hammered finish and abalone Western handle.Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm, left side profile highlighting the dark kurouchi cladding and iridescent handle.
Sold outNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 120mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 120mm
Sold outNigara Hamono Pocket Knife with Carbon Fiber Handle
Sold outSave $144.00Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 270 mm, front side showing kiritsuke tip, hammered cladding, and polished core line.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 270 mm, reverse side with maker's kanji visible on the blade.
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 270mm Sale price$385.00 USD Regular price$529.00 USD
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Sold outSave $130.00NIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Nakiri 180mm (no handle) - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Nakiri 180mm (no handle) - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Nakiri 180mm (no handle) Sale price$369.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
Sold outNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150mm Rosewood Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150mm Rosewood Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $100.00NIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 210mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.NIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 210mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
Nigara Hamono Anmon SG2 210mm Gyuto Sale price$399.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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Sold outNigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210 mm, right side profile with hammered finish and abalone Western handle.Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210 mm choil shot.
Sold outNigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime 120mm K-Tip Petty No handle - Tokushu KnifeNigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime 120mm K-Tip Petty No handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $40.00Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 150mm Honesuki Rosewood handle - Tokushu KnifeNigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 150mm Honesuki Rosewood handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 150mm Honesuki Rosewood handle Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD

Nigara Hamono Knives: 350 Years of Forging Excellence

Nigara Hamono is one of the most storied names in Japanese cutlery, with a blacksmithing lineage dating back over 350 years to the Tsugaru region. Originally renowned as master sword makers for the Tsugaru clan, the forge is now led by the innovative 8th-generation blacksmith Go Yoshizawa. Today, Nigara is celebrated for blending historical expertise with aggressive modern "laser" geometry and avant-garde aesthetics.

The Iconic Anmon (Waterfall) Damascus

Nigara is most famous for its Anmon Damascus pattern, inspired by the frozen waterfalls of Nishimeya. This intricate, swirling design is a showcase of technical mastery, often paired with a high-performance SG2 (R2) powdered steel core. This series offers incredible edge retention and a distinct "thin-behind-the-edge" feel that makes it a favorite among professional chefs and enthusiasts alike.

Innovation in Steel: SG2, VG10, and Aogami Super

Beyond the Anmon pattern, our Nigara Hamono collection includes the rugged SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime series and specialized Aogami Super blades. Known for their exceptional distal taper and lightweight balance, these knives are designed for precision. Whether you are looking for a Nigara Bunka for detail work or a Kiritsuke Gyuto for versatile prep, these blades represent the pinnacle of modern Japanese craftsmanship.

Shop our curated Nigara Hamono collection and experience a blade that balances 350 years of history with world-class cutting performance. As an authorized dealer, Tokushu Knife ensures every Nigara blade is hand-inspected for quality.

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