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The first generation
Hinoura Sintaro
1905
Hinoura Shintaro established a forging shop
in Ajikata village.
1941
In 1941 Shinichiro was gone to the pacific war.
During the war, shop was under staffed.
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1957
Hinoura Yujiro was independent from his head family
and stated Hinoura Hamono factory in Higashi snipe.
1967
The factory was relocated to Koya.
1978
Hinoura Tsukasa became black smith.
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1982
The brand “Ajikataya” launched.
It was named after Ajikata village.
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1984
The high end brand
“Echigo Tsukasa” launched.
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1991
Tsukasa got the encouragement award in craft-is SANJO89.
1991
The factory was relocated to Tukanome.
The company name was changed to HINOURA HAMONO.
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1994
Yujiro got the industrial achievement award
from Sanjo city.
2001
Hinoura Mutsumi became black smith.
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2005
Tsukasa got the Chaiman's award
at the SEKI OUTDOORS KNIVE SHOW.
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2006
Tsukasa was certified as NIIGATA KENOH MEISTER.
Yujiro retired from black smith.
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2007
Tsukasa got the Chaiman's award at the SEKI OUTDOORS KNIVE SHOW.
2009
Mutsumi got the Director's award at SEKI OUTDOORS KNIVE SHOW.
2012
Tsukasa was certified as a Japanese traditional craftsman.
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2015
Tsukasa got the industrial achievement award from Sanjo City.
2019
Opened gallery and exhibition room.
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