Nigara Hamono — knives, steels & prices

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Based in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.¹
Described as known for bold Damascus patterns, with a blacksmithing history reaching back more than 350 years.²
Many listings pair an SG2/R2 powdered stainless core with kurouchi and tsuchime finishes.³

Statements are paraphrased from the cited pages (makers' own sites, local-government guides and retailers). Founding year, family lineage and workshop address are left blank where no primary source was found.

Where to buy & pricesnapshot 2026-10-17

Shop	Listings	Price range	Example listing
Knifewear Prices in CAD	82 19 in stock	C$235–C$4,500	Nigara SPG STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 210mm C$487 · In stock	View at shop ↗Not an affiliate link
Tokushu Knife Prices in USD	53 9 in stock	$199–$699	Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm with Ironwood Yo Handle $529 · In stock	View at shop ↗Not an affiliate link
Hocho Knife Brand page	—	—	All Nigara Hamono knives at Hocho Knife Brand page · live prices & stock at the shop	View at shop ↗Affiliate link

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Steels in the catalogue

Number of tracked listings that name each steel.