Discover Nigara Hamono cutlery and quality Japanese knives on Knifeleader.eu! Nigara is a 350-year-old forge that originally made swords for samurai. This know-how has long been passed down, until today, it is now the 8ᵉ generation that forges Japanese kitchen knives. Working with authentic Japanese blacksmiths, Nigara creates a wide variety of original designs for these handcrafted knives. From chef's knives to all-purpose knives, you're bound to find the kitchen knife to match your cuts! Their Western handles are ideal for all cooks. Diversified, a Nigara brand Japanese craft knife can be either original and innovative, or more traditional and authentic. To maintain your Japanese kitchen knives, use a whetstone to keep them as sharp as possible!