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Help Ani buy Japanese knives

Postby Ani » Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:54 pm

Hi guys!

I have a knife that my brother brought back from Japan some years ago. My dad would like to buy more of them.

I do know a Japanese knife seller near me who might be able to help me buy them, but he wasn't totally sure about identifying the kanji/the house that they come from.

I understand that because of how names work, it might not be super easy, but I'm optimistic and grateful for any help :)
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Re: Help Ani buy Japanese knives

Postby Xenops » Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:32 am

Do you have more pictures? Information?
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Re: Help Ani buy Japanese knives

Postby Ani » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:00 am

Xenops wrote:Do you have more pictures? Information?


Nooope... I have the knife and can take more pictures but the only markings on it are what's in that picture. Don't have other information besides the fact that it was bought in Japan.
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Re: Help Ani buy Japanese knives

Postby Sizen » Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:03 am

It took me a little while, but a few searches and I'm pretty confident I have it: 研波流 (Togiharu). I don't know that it's an official site, but I did find a page that appears to be selling them here. They all have the same writing on them, so I'm pretty sure it's the right brand.
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Re: Help Ani buy Japanese knives

Postby Ani » Sun Sep 15, 2019 5:42 pm

Sizen wrote:It took me a little while, but a few searches and I'm pretty confident I have it: 研波流 (Togiharu). I don't know that it's an official site, but I did find a page that appears to be selling them here. They all have the same writing on them, so I'm pretty sure it's the right brand.



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