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Craftsmen and their skills The heart, the utmost importance for both the maker and the user. That’s why you see a
heart mark hollowed out the flat blade.

The spirit of an iron smith lies in his single-minded focus in steel forging, unafraid of shattering fire sparks and oblivious to his burning skin.

Until some ten years ago Aizu used to be a place where a number of such smiths practiced their skills they acquired from their masters specializing in sword making. Tsutsumi Production is one of the few foundries that have continued to produce such agricultural tools, hoes exclusively.

The craftsman mentality our ancestors passionately prized is still kept alive in our factory where each step is meticulously checked and evaluated throughout the entire procedure. At work with the same spirit as those who use our hoes, we painstakingly handle each and every single hoe toward our best finishing touch.

As we know that “iron with use glows bright”. Our forefathers’ shining spirit is the daily reminder to follow their creed and to further search for betterment.

Main production steps

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1.Welding
The processing method that started around 1936.

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2.Forging
Forging basics : leveling, forming, spiriting , breathing life into each piece of iron.

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3.Whetting
The edge, its process of supreme importance, requiring a master skill to whet up to 0.1 millimeter in thinness.

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4.Hardening
Iron heated at 1472℉(800℃). The color of the heated iron tells its temperature.

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5.Tempering
The precise moment must be detected

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6.Finishing
The stainless steel as bright as a mirror.

Iron with use glows bright