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二唐 Nigara
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MakerNigara HamonoRegionHirosaki, Aomori — Tsugaru (Aomori)
Marks二唐 / 暗紋SteelsAogami Super, SG2 / R2, VG10
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Bunka, Kiritsuke, SujihikiMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000 (a diamond plate helps) JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.
What this mark means
二唐 reads Nigara. It is a chiselled or stamped kanji signature (mei) used by Nigara Hamono (二唐刃物鍛造所), Hirosaki, Aomori — the Tsugaru (Aomori) region. Hirosaki, Aomori.
Other marks from the same maker
- 暗紋 Anmon
About the maker
Hirosaki forge with a swordsmith lineage; today known abroad for 'Anmon' (暗紋) damascus and hammered kurouchi in Aogami Super and SG2. Mark 二唐 chiselled, often with 作.
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