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The Black Finish on Toyama Hamono Shears

The Black Finish on Toyama Hamono Shears

From traditional silk rubbing to heat oxidation—and the patina that develops with use By Hidenobu Toyama, CEO & Fifth-Generation Head of Toyama Hamono People who pick up a pair of Toyama Hamono shears sometimes ask us, “Is the black surface...

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