In the Kamakura Period of Japan (1185-1333) were born the first swordsmiths of Seki, in present-day Gifu Prefecture.In a complete, unbroken line the tradition of artistry and excellence has imbued th
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2018 was a fantastic year for knives! Of course, around here we have a great time whenever we are dealing with knives, whatever that is at any given moment. We search for new product all the time. As
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The people of Seki, Japan were so generous during this fantastic visit. They shared their homes and food, and shared the amazing qualities of their country with enthusiasm. The knife culture is alive
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In Seki, we visited the new factory of master knifemaker Kiku Matsuda. He is still moving machinery there, but production is still moving forward with knives being made while the shop is being set up.
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Seki, Japan, in Gifu Prefacture, is every Japanese knife enthusiast's destination. Set among the ethereal landscape is the land formed of everything good and useful for making good, hard steel. Seki's
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The original French Butterfly Knife from the 16th Century has become what we call today the Balisong, derived from the Phillipine phrase meaning “broken horn”. This modern connotatio
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