A solo blacksmith operating a one-man workshop in Niigata, Nakaya Takashi represents the artisan model of Japanese toolmaking — small production, exceptional quality, and direct sale to professional customers. His Aogami Super chisels are acclaimed for an extremely deep ura hollow and a geometry polished to such precision that new chisels require minimal preparation before use. Wait lists for his work routinely extend two or more years.
Workshop Mark / Mei (銘)Mei stamp — Nakaya TakashiWorkshop Profile
Founded1970s
FounderTakashi Nakaya
Current Gen.Takashi Nakaya
LocationNiigata Prefecture
StatusActive (extremely limited production)
Int'l Shipping✓ Available
Specialties
Bench Chisels (Nomi)Mortise Chisels
Notable Works
Nakaya Takashi Aogami Super bench chisel
Steel Preferences
This workshop's tools are traditionally forged from these steels.
