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Memorial exhibition "Life of the Life of Blacksmith Yuki Hakutaka"-Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki-
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From May 9th (Thursday) to June 12th (Wednesday), at the attached gallery izutuki, a long-established knife shop Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store, "Memorning Exhibition" Tetsu Millennium Life Blacksmith (Kaji) Yukinori Shirataka "Life of Yukinori Shirataka".
"Tetsu Millennium" is a naming from the fact that Mr. Shirataka worked on forging the rust-resistant nail "millennium nail" that grows over the thousands of years in order to restore the Hakuho period building.
This time, we are exhibiting Shirataka's works, such as Japanese nails and kitchen knives.
Some of them are also sold.
Mr. Kaneko, the manager of Kiya Nihonbashi Main Store Co., Ltd. was also taken care of this time.
At the same time, Mr. Morikoshi gave an explanation.
『』 The inside is Mr. Morikoshi's comment.
Then...
About Yukinori Shirataka
The leading figure in Japanese nails (wakugi) blacksmithing. Graduated from Central University.
The issue is the second generation of "Okimitsu".
Born in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture in 1935.
He joined Kiya in 1961.
In 1971, he met Tsunegazu Nishioka's master, miyadaiku, dedicated to Horyuji Temple for a long time.
Kiya left the company in 1971. I return to my hometown of Matsuyama.
However, Kiya's forging offer will continue.
After that, Japanese nails and spears for reconstruction and restoration work such as Yakushiji Nishitobu, Horyuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Izumo Taisha Shrine, Toshodaiji Temple, Murouji Temple, Meiji-jingu Shrine, Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, Kintai-kyo Bridge, Matsuyama Castle, etc. Forging.
In addition, kitchen knives and various carpentry tools were also forged.
He died in 2017. He was 81 years old.
A nail driven by a knot (Japanese nail)
Hard nails damage wood fibers.
Ancient nails are integrated with the tree while familiar with the grain when they are driven in.
"The Japanese nails are moderately soft.
It seems that the purity of iron was high.
Japanese nails for rebuilding Yakushiji west tower and Yakushi-ji Temple spear plane (I'm gonna do it, left just before the wooden frame)
Inside the wooden frame, you can see the forging process of Japanese nails in order, 5 from the left.
The four next to it are the types of Japanese nails, rafter nails, flying rafter bottom stop nails, tree negative nails, and Kayane nails.
"In addition to nails, carpenter tools such as spear planes were also made. "
Ancient spear plane
The restoration of spear planes from Kofun period, Yayoi period, Heian period, etc.
It was forged with reference to artifact and literature from the archeological site.
Large rust cut out
From the left, 5, 10, and 15 years
It is a cut that has been rusted over 5, 10, and 15 years, respectively.
"It's been 15 years old, and the depression is very large."
Various cutouts ①
Left: The heavy cruiser "Aoba" is cut out
Central: Scraping out (using old materials of the Great Buddha Hall)
Right: Polishing out
Heavy cruiser Aoba ...
The Japanese Navy warship. Completed in 1927.
Drainage is 9,000 tons, total length is 185 m, and 657 crew members.
Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone also had training during the lieutenant of the Navy.
This ship was called the "Wolf of Solomon" because it flew back and forth over many times.
Due to an air raid in July 1945 (Showa 20), landed in Kure Naval Port.
It was dismantled from the following year to the next two years.
Aoba cutout is made based on this old material.
"This cut is made with a little image of the shape of the battleship Aoba ship."
"Scracking is the meaning of finishing on the back.
The finishing of the back of the blade is also a highlight.
"Brushing is something that polishes other than blades."
Various cutouts ②
Left: A detailed look
Central: A cutout with a sword-shaped pattern
Right: Sword-shaped cutout
Igirder tree (Izutsuki) Kiya and good shape and cut knives
Katsukichi, a long-established tonkatsu restaurant, was made to cut tonkatsu at the offer of Katsukichi.
The shape is very unique.
・・・ In addition to this, you can also see very valuable exhibits such as surplus wood during the restoration of Horyuji Temple and exhibits that show the types of Japanese nails.
Mr. Shirataka's Forgings Sales Corner
Mr. Shirataka passed away two years ago, so the sale of forged items is very valuable.
Since the number is very small, the item itself may have been sold after sale.
Please forgive me.
All prices are tax-included.
From the left
159,840 yen of Japanese iron return (orikaeji)
125,485 yen, large rust torso
From here, 3 seal engraving sword insect frog iron (Tenkoku Tomushikatsu) 21,834 yen
Next to it is also a seal engraved sword insect frog iron 28,836 yen
From there, 3 pieces of Nagiri gold seal sickle type (Nakiri Kinjirushi Kamagata) 17,280 yen
Finally, the opening nail (Makigashirakugi) 8,100 yen
In addition, gifts of Japanese nails are available for those who have purchased these kitchen knives.
Notice
June 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), Traditional Craftsman: Mr. Komitsu Shirataka is scheduled to visit.
Komitsu Shirataka is the eldest son of Yukinori Shirataka and is the third generation "Komitsu".
Nihonbashi Kiya
2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, COREDO Muromachi 11F
Exit A6 of Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Ginza Line.
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Business hours 10:00 to 20:00
Except New Year's Day, it's open without rest.
Click here for Kiya's website.