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Founded in 1714, our company traces its roots back to a master metal caster who served the Maeda clan of the Kaga Domain. Based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa—an area rich in craftsmanship heritage—we specialize in traditional sand casting and advanced metal refining, including materials used in aerospace engineering.

Combining industrial expertise with refined aesthetics, we have launched our lifestyle brand KAMAHACHI, which transforms everyday spaces through beautifully crafted metal objects.

Embracing a circular manufacturing philosophy, we upcycle metal waste into meaningful design. For example, we repurpose used aluminum cans from iconic locations such as Hyatt Centric Kanazawa and Kenrokuen Garden into elegant tableware.

As a selected supplier for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, we are contributing to the Future Life Village by crafting sign stands made from disaster debris from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake—preserving memory through material and design.

In the Edo period, under the name Kamahachi, Hachiroemon Kanamori cast iron pots and kettles—essential tools that supported daily life in the kitchens of Kanazawa. The family crest, Uragikubishi, is a reverse-view interpretation of the traditional Kaga clan’s Kikubishi pattern, symbolizing a deep-rooted loyalty to the Maeda lords. Our founder, a master caster who served the Kaga Domain, deeply understood the value of integrating seasonal beauty and joy into everyday life.

Today, that sense of appreciation is harder to find. Even in Ishikawa, a region known for its love of ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), people’s lives have become so fast-paced that they rarely have the time or mental space to enjoy the simple act of displaying flowers or thoughtfully preparing a meal.

Consider the hesitation of placing a vase in a home with children or pets—it might fall, break, or cause worry. Or think of how rarely we now take the time to choose a cutlery rest or set a table with intention. These moments of quiet joy are quietly disappearing.

KAMAHACHI was born from a desire to help reclaim those everyday cultural luxuries. Carrying on the traditional sand-casting techniques of the domain era, we create products that offer small, serene moments in the midst of modern life—moments that ground us, calm us, and gently connect us to the beauty of living.

This is what Kanamori Alloy believes should be passed on to the next generation: tools that enrich life not just functionally, but emotionally.