The first generation　Hinoura Sintaro

1905

Hinoura Shintaro established a forging shop
in Ajikata village.

1941
1941 Shinichiro was gone to the pacific war.
During the war, shop was under staffed.

1957
Hinoura Yujiro was independent from his head famiry
and stated Hinoura Hamono factory in Higashi snipe.

1982
The brand “Ajikataya” launched.
It was named after Ajikata village.

1984
The high end brand
“Echigo Tsukasa” launched.

1989
Tsukasa got the encouragement award in craft-is SANJO89.

1991
The factory was relocated to Tukanome.
The company name was changed to HINOURA HAMONO.

1994
Yujiro got the industrial achievement award
from Sanjo city.

2005
Tsukasa got the Chaiman's award
at the SEKI OUTDOORS KNIVE SHOW.

2006
Tsukasa was certified as NIIGATA KENOH MEISTER.
Yujiro retired from black smith.

2012
Tsukasa was certified as a Japanese traditional craftsman.

2015
Tsukasa got the industrial achievement award from Sanjo City.

2019
Opened gallery and exhibition room.

Takumi