Craft · No. 161
No. 161金工品
Tosa Forged Blades
土佐打刃物
tosa forged blades · 高知県
Tosa Forged Blades are traditional hand-forged cutting tools and knives crafted in Kochi Prefecture. Renowned for exceptional sharpness and durability, they encompass a wide range of implements—from agricultural and forestry tools such as sickles and hatchets to kitchen knives—reflecting the region's deep connection with land and nature.
- Origin
- 高知県
- Category
- 金工品
- Materials
- Iron · 鋼 · Stone
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Tosa Forged Blades have their roots in the thriving agriculture and forestry culture of Kochi Prefecture's mountainous interior. The high demand for p…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The production of Tosa Forged Blades centers on hand-forging: steel and soft iron are heated to high temperatures and shaped by the blacksmith's hamme…
No. IVClimate
Kochi Prefecture is embraced by the steep, forested Shikoku Mountains and receives some of Japan's highest annual rainfall. This rugged, heavily woode…
