Nigara
Hirosaki sword and knife artisan
People
- Founder
- Kunitoshi Nigara 二唐 國俊
- Current Head
- Go Yoshizawa 吉澤 剛
Craft
- Known For
- Glamorous and innovative knife design, inherited forging skills.
- Steel
- SG2/Multi-steel handmade Damascus
Location
- Address
- 036-8245 Aomori, Hirosaki, Kinzokucho, 4−1
- Region
- Aomori, Japan
- Coordinates
- 40.58011, 140.4416
Brand
Logo
Native Name
二唐刃物鍛造所
Why Nigara Matters
Knives by Nigara
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Pros
- Great artistic
- Excellent fit and finish
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
- Need extra care
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Copper Damascus Kurouchi Tsuchime
Pros
- Great artistic
- Excellent fit and finish
- Highly collectable
Cons
- Semi-stainless can rust
- Need extra care
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Great artistic
- Workhorse grind
Cons
- Prone to rust
- On the thicker side
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Pros
- Workhorse grind
- Great artistic
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Heavy
- High budget
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Pros
- Budget friendly
- Excellent performance
- Great artistic
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
- Need extra care
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Pros
- Great artistic
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Prone to rust
Nigara Anmon Ginsan
Pros
- Great artistic
- Highly collectable
- Excellent fit and finish
Cons
- High budget
- Etched damascus can be hard to maintain
Nigara Anmon SG2
Pros
- Great artistic
- Great for professionals
- Highly collectable
Cons
- High budget
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Great artistic
- Excellent fit and finish
Cons
- High budget
- Etched damascus can be hard to maintain
Nigara Aogami Super(Blue Super)Migaki Tsuchime Stainless Cladding
Pros
- Budget friendly
- Excellent performance
- Ideal for the household
Cons
- Prone to rust
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Pros
- Great artistic
- Highly collectable
- Workhorse grind
Cons
- Heavy
- High budget
Nigara Honyaki
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Great artistic
- Excellent fit and finish
Cons
- High budget
- Need extra care
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Pros
- Budget friendly
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Special Western Handle
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Excellent fit and finish
- Great artistic
Cons
- Heavy
- High budget
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Easy to look after
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Special Western Handle
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Great artistic
- Excellent fit and finish
Cons
- High budget
- Heavy
Nigara SG2 Migaki
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Easy to look after
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Nigara Specials
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Great artistic
Cons
- High budget
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Pros
- Budget friendly
- Excellent performance
- Workhorse grind
- Easy to look after
Cons
- On the thicker side
Shop Nigara Knives
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime K-Tip Sujihiki 255mm Green Turquoise
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU Double-bevel Honesuki 170mm (Boning Knife) Tsuchime Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU Double-bevel Honesuki 150mm (Boning Knife) Tsuchime Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 K-tip Nakiri 170mm with Kurouchi Tsuchime Finish Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime K-Tip Sujihiki 255mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime K tip Gyuto 240mm
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU Gyuto 210mm Tsuchime Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU K-tip Gyuto 210mm Tsuchime Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Bunka 180mm
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 150mm
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm Ebony Handle
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Mother-of-pearl Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Mother-of-pearl Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU Butcher 165mm Kurouchi Tsuchme Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 K-tip Sujihiki 255mm Tsuchime Kurouchi Amboyna Western
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU Gyuto 270mm Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K-tip Sujihiki 255mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 270mm Ebony Handle
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Kurouchi Sakaimaru Sujihiki 270mm
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 120mm
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Double-bevel Honesuki (Boning knife) 150mm Black Cha
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 KU Santoku 180mm Tsuchime Ebony
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Petty 120mm Birch Handle
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Petty 150mm Birch Handle
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus K-tip Petty 150mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Damascus Kiritsuke (K-tip) Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Sujihiki 255mm Birch
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Raindrop Damascus Santoku 170mm Birch (暗紋)
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Nakiri 180mm Birch (暗紋)
Nigara Anmon SG2
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus Bunka 180mm Brich Burl Handle
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Black Chacate
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime K-tip Gyuto 240mm Black Chacate Handle
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime K-tip Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate Handle
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate Handle
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mm
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Petty 150mm
Nigara VG10 Tsuchime Damascus
Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 175mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Petty 150mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K-tip Gyuto 210mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Gyuto 240mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K-tip Petty 150mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Santoku 180mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K-tip Nakiri 180mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K-tip Gyuto 210mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Gyuto 240mm Western Ironwood with Saya
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Gyuto 210mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Bunka 180mm Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K tip Nakiri 180mm Ebony Handle
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime K tip Paring Knife 90mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K tip Petty 120mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Bunka 180mm Black Chacate
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Santoku 180mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K-tip Gyuto 240mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Bunka 180mm Ebony
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 150mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K-tip Paring 95mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime K-tip Petty 150mm
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime
Nigara SG2 Matt Migaki Tsuchime Petty 120mm
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 300
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 330mm
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm
Nigara Anmon Blue 2
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm
Nigara Honyaki
Nigara Blue 2 Honyaki Yanagiba 330mm Tobiyaki Sword Hamon
Nigara Honyaki
Nigara Blue 2 Honyaki Dual Hamon Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm
Nigara Honyaki
Nigara Blue 2 Honyaki Mt Fuji Hamon Sakimaru 300mm
Nigara Anmon Ginsan
Nigara Anmon Ginsan Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270 mm
Nigara Anmon Ginsan
Nigara Anmon Ginsan Damascus K-tipYanagiba 300 mm with Heart Shape Handle
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji K-tip Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji K-tip Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Santoku 170mm
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2
Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Bunka 170mm
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Bunka 180mm
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Sujihiki 330mm Birch Handle
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Sujihiki 300mm Birch Handle
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm Birch Handle
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 270mm Birch Handle
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch Handle
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Ginsan Krozome Damascus
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Santoku 170mm
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Full Polish SLD K-tip Gyuto 210mm Black Damascus Birch
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Full Polish SLD Gyuto 210mm Black Damascus Birch
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus K tip Gyuto 240mm Polished
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Bunka Polished
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD K-tip Gyuto 210mm Kurouchi Damascus Birch Handle
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch Handle
Hatsukokoro x Nigara SLD Yorokobi Special
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Santoku
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm Tsuchime Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super K-tip Gyuto 240mm Tsuchime Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Gyuto 240mm Tsuchime Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Gyuto 210mm Tsuchime Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super K-tip Petty 150mm Matt Migaki Tsuchime Finished Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Finished Bunka 180mm Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Finished Petty 150mm Black Chacate
Niagara Aogami Super Tsuchime
Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Finished K-tip Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate
Nigara Aogami Super(Blue Super)Migaki Tsuchime Stainless Cladding
Nigara Aogami Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Petty 150mm with Saya
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Santoku 180 mm with Saya
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tcushime K-tip Gyuto 240mm Birch Handle
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tcushime K-tip Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Santoku 170 mm
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki Blue 2/White 2 Coreless Kurouchi Tsuchime Damascus
Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Copper Damascus Kurouchi Tsuchime
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Petty 150mm with Saya
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Copper Damascus Kurouchi Tsuchime
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus K tip Gyuto 240mm with Saya
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Copper Damascus Kurouchi Tsuchime
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 240mm with Saya
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Copper Damascus Kurouchi Tsuchime
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Bunka 180mm Birch Handle
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Copper Damascus Kurouchi Tsuchime
Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm with Saya
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm Mother-of-peral Western
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Sujihiki 240mm Mother-of-peral Western
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus Gyuto 210mm Western Ironwood
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Petty Western 150mm Ironwood
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus Petty 150mm Western Green Turquoise
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus K-tip Petty 150mm Western Blue Turquoise
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon (暗紋) SG2 Raindrop Damascus K tip Petty 150mm Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Handle
Nigara Anmon SG2 Special Western Handle
Nigara Anmon SG2 Damascus Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm Turquoise Handle SP1
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Special Western Handle
Nigara SG2 Tsuchime K-tip Nakiri 165mm Kurouchi Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Special Western Handle
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi K-tip Petty 150mm Tsuchime Western Ironwood
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Special Western Handle
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm Tsuchime Western Ironwood with Saya
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Special Western Handle