素材となる軟鉄や鋼を真っ赤に熱し、
金槌などで叩き延ばして鍛える
“鍛造（たんぞう）”という技法が用いられています。

叩くことで金属内部の組織を密にして
強度と粘り強さを高め、極上の切れ味と耐久性、
見事な美しさを生み出すものです。

The material, soft iron or steel, is heated red-hot,
Strengthen by hitting with a hammer etc.
A technique called \”forging\” is used.

By hitting, the structure inside the metal becomes denser.
Increased strength and tenacity, superb sharpness and durability,
It creates stunning beauty.

堺刃物の名工として知られる“白木健一”の
唯一の弟子、そして後継者となる
30代という若さで伝統工芸士の称号を得て
堺の伝統工芸を若い世代で盛り上げていこうと奮闘する

The youngest traditional craftsman in history
Satoshi Nakagawa

Kenichi Shiraki, known as a master craftsman of Sakai cutlery.
Becomes the only disciple and successor
Obtained the title of traditional craftsman at the young age of 30.
Working hard to promote Sakai\’s traditional crafts among the younger generation