I see JNS has a Toyama Noborikoi?

[zzoldtown]

This might be a better place to ask this question. Just like there is more than one Blade Smith named Tanaka. Is there more than one Blade Smith making Toyama. If so is one more desirable? I see JNS has a Toyama Noborikoi? Might anyone have any review / feedback?

 

[blokey]

They are all Shuji Toyama, Noborikoi just means jumping carp, JNS house brand

 

[bradmacmt]

"Noboriko" are male worshipers in a "fire festival" which, of course, would be an appropriate moniker or branding for a blacksmith's wares!

https://www.gltjp.com/en/article/item/11296/
Shuuji Toyama is apparently now 84 years old, and still works alone.

 

[M1k3]

Shinichi Watanabe

 

[jedy617]

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