rosemary sea

Exhibition of masterpieces beyond the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

Remotely navigate the beloved Chuo-ku, rosemary sea.

 

From March 5th (Tuesday) to April 1st (Monday), we are holding "A masterpiece exhibition beyond the Nihonbashi Kiya era" at the attached gallery izutuki, a long-established knives store, Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store.

This time, I also took care of Mr. Abe, Kiya Nihonbashi Main Store Co., Ltd.

At the same time, Mr. Oba, who is in charge of izutuki, also guided us.

 

Greetings from Mr. Kiya

I would like to introduce the tools that have been walking with people for many years.

Released more than half a century ago, tools that are still used, modern craftsmen who have inherited the skills from skilled craftsmen, those that have gradually changed their shape, and those that reproduce old models.

We hope that you can feel the history of Kiya along with "famous items that transcend the times".

 

We will also introduce products with a long history in Kiya, imported products that have been loved for a long time, and scissors from "Searaccans Shokudo", which nurtures scissors in traditional knives production areas as batons for new craftsmen.

 

※ We have introduced scissors made by Yasuji Miyanohara and pruning scissors Makino Edition before.

⇒ June 25, 2023 "Flowers to grow trees that make use of the soil-Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki-"

 

・・Let's introduce some of the products.

Prices are included in tax.

 

Ceracanth restaurant
Satsuki Scissors by Miyanohara (right-handed) S
27,500 yen

Ceracanth restaurant
Satsuki Scissors by Miyanohara (right-handed) S
¥27,500 A masterpiece exhibition that transcends the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

This design incorporates the opinions of bonsai artists and pursues ease of use and care.

The body and shaft are thin to the limit, and the edges are cut to make it smooth.

By making a gap in the handle, the blade is easy to open and close, and it is suitable for continuous fine work such as bud cutting and pruning thin branches.

It is suitable not only for bonsai, but also for potted plants and garden trees.

In addition to S, M is also available.

 

Mr. Yasushi Miyanohara [Koji Miyanohara]

Born in 1979, Born in Hyogo Prefecture.

He went to the workshop of flower scissors and trained in flower scissors and bonsai scissors.

Originally, I was working on development, so I am good at creating various tools.

I would like to pick up the voices of the field and shape it anyway, and create scissors that have never been seen before.

 

Ceracanth restaurant
Mr. Terasaki's herb scissors (right-handed)
13,750 yen

Ceracanth restaurant
Mr. Terasaki's herb scissors (right-handed)
¥13,750 A masterpiece exhibition that transcends the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

Scissors suitable for harvesting herbs as well as cutting threads.

You can cut leaves, stems, and threads with light force with a long grip.

You can use it for a long time by performing regular maintenance and sharpening.

 

ーTerasaki Knife (Kenshi Terasaki [Terasaki]) Profeiru

At the age of 36, he moved from Kumamoto to Hyogo, where he learned one-of-a-kind techniques under the supervision of a grip scissors craftsman, Nagaya Mizuike.

The total fire-made grip scissors made by Terasaki Knife are rare scissors made with ancient manufacturing techniques that have become the master and himself in the world, making it difficult to find the store that handles it. It has become a valuable scissors.

I try to focus not only on the surface of the scissors but also on the invisible material, in how to make it based on the sensation of the skin up to 0.1 mm or less.

Currently, he is independent and works hard at his own workshop, about 10 minutes from his teacher's workshop.

 

Pruning Scissors Makino Edition
18,700 yen

Pruning Scissors Makino Edition
¥18,700 A masterpiece exhibition that transcends the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

This is a reproduction of scissors that was used by Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the father of a Japanese botanist, about 100 years ago.

Compact feeling of use and special sharpness have been revived over time.

The blade is made of special stainless steel, which is resistant to rust, but please use oil for the blade for care.

 

Edelweis #180 Cattle Sword 180mm
11,000 yen

Edelweiss #180 beef sword 180mm 11,000 yen A masterpiece exhibition that transcends the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

Mass production began in 1956, and it was released as a stainless steel knife with hardness that can be re-stilled.

It is an epoch-making knife that has been a long-selling and best-selling for more than 60 years since its launch.

 

#3 beef sword 180mm
13,200 yen

#3 beef sword 180mm
13,200 yen A masterpiece exhibition beyond the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

This is a series of steel Western knives produced by Fumio Murakami, the third generation of Murasada beef sword factory. (made in Tokyo)

 

Why is it called a "cow sword"? ・・・

After the abolition of the Meiji Restoration, swordsmiths have been converted to cutting scissors and knives.

And Western food culture was brought about, and eating beef became established in Japan.

To cut beef, you need a knife for that.

That's why a cow sword was born.

The first generation of the Murasada beef sword factory learned knives production techniques from swordsmithing.

 

Twirling dish scissors
Red and black 13,200 yen
Satin 18,700 yen

Twirling dish scissors
Red and black 13,200 yen
Satin 18,700 yen A masterpiece exhibition that transcends the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

Henckels' forged cooking scissors.

The metal pattern is durable and can be used for a long time.

Since the Osaka Expo, cooking scissors have become recognized in Japan.

It is said that Kiya was sold on behalf of the Expo venue and was a huge hit.

 

Right: Grip scissors Black Ibushi 105mm
3,630 yen
Left: Grip scissors winding chrome 105mm
4,840 yen

Right: Grip scissors Black Ibushi 105mm 3,630 yen
Left: Grip scissors winding chrome 105mm 4,840 yen Exhibition of masterpieces beyond the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

The grip scissors have a simple structure just by benting a single metal.

It seems to be the oldest scissors, but now it seems that it is only seen in Japan.

How about one in a grip scissors and a sewing box that can be used as an extension of your fingertips?

 

6130-305 without monopole cork
4,950 yen

6130-305 4,950 yen Exhibition of masterpieces beyond the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

The German manufacturer Monopol (MONOPOL), which mainly produced Corks Crew, is now produced by other companies along with trademarks.

Quality that is consistently produced from materials and is a masterpiece that has been imported and sold directly for a long time in the wine boom.

Unlike screw pulls, there is a pleasure to open them manually and slowly.

Also, the screw does not get through.

 

Sam carpet cut (carpet)
※ It is only exhibited as "not for sale and materials".

Sam carpet cut (carpet)
※ It is only exhibited as "not for sale and materials". Exhibition of masterpieces beyond the Nihonbashi Kiya era
  ~ Nihonbashi Kiya Main Store izutuki~

Sam also produced large scissors, which seemed to be the prototype of cutting scissors.

It's said that it's used to cut the carpet.

 

Nihonbashi Kiya

2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, COREDO Muromachi 11F

Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Ginza Line Mitsukoshimae Station Coredo Muromachi Underground Entrance

2-minute walk from the B9b exit of Nihombashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tozai Line.

03-3241-0110

Business hours from 11:00 to 19:00

     Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10; 30~19:00

It is open without rest except New Year's Day and Cored Muromachi inspection day.

Click here for Kiya's website.

⇒ http://www.kiya-hamono.co.jp/