Miki , The oldest blacksmith town in Japan

One of the leading hardware place
of origin in Japan
since ancient times,

has received strong support
not only in Japan but also overseas.
Miki hardware, which has a history of about 400 years,
is made by making full use of the handmade techniques of blacksmiths,
the technology of advanced equipment,
and high-quality materials that have been continued for a long time.

About Miki hardware

One of the leading producers of hardware in Japan since ancient times Miki hardware has received strong support not only in Japan but also overseas. Miki hardware, which has a history of about 400 years, is made by making full use of the handmade techniques of blacksmiths, the technology of advanced equipment, and high-quality materials that have been continued for a long time.

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Banshu Miki Uchihamono(forged cutlery)

The "Banshu Miki Uchihamono", which has been handed down from the Edo period with superior technology and techniques, is a saw, a chisel, a plane, a trowel, and a sword. The item was designated as a national traditional craft in 1996.

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History of Miki hardware

We look back on the history of Miki hardware that has been passed down from 1500 years ago.

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Hardware eagle

You can see the details of the Miki hardware symbol, the hardware eagle.

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List of union companies

You can see a list of union companies that support the local industry.

■ Old-fashioned forging event schedule■

At the Miki Hardware Ancient Forging Technology Preservation Society, manufacturers of saws, chisel, planes, trowels, and knives take turns holding public demonstrations every month in order to convey the traditional techniques of forging.
In fact, it is a demonstration of old-fashioned forging that uses bellows to train old-fashioned hardware while sparking.
Please come and see if you take a walk.

■ Time: 10:00 to 13:00 (However, from 9:00 to 12:00 from June to September)
■ Location: Old-fashioned forging ground (next to Miki Hardware Museum, 5-43 Uenomaru-cho, Miki City)

[2022]
March 6 (Sun): Saw
April 3 (Sun): Trowel
May 1st (Sun): Trowel
June 5th (Sun): Knife
July 3 (Sun): Knife
August 7 (Sun): Chisel
September 4th (Sun): Chisel
October 2nd (Sun): Saw
November 13 (Sun): Saw
* If the Miki Hardware Festival is canceled from November 5th to 6th, it will be changed to 6th (Sun).
December 4th (Sun) Bellows Festival Saw Subcommittee

[2023]
January 8 (Sun): Plane
February 5 (Sun): Plane
March 5 (Sun): Chisel

[Contact]
Miki Hardware Ancient Forging Technology Preservation Society (0794-82-3154)

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