Motegi-no-uchihamono
(Motegi hammered blades)
History (Origins)
The local region was once home to many stone quarries, and these blades were used in pickaxes for stone-cutting operations.
Characteristics (Techniques and Materials)
These hammered, handcrafted blades, characterized by a sense of immense strength amidst simplicity, are loved by artisans everywhere.
Today, saws and other tools are being produced in addition to knives.
Contact Information
Ryoichi Sekine
1848-3, Motegi, Motegi-machi Haga-gun, Tochigi, 321-3531
TEL: +81-285-63-0551
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