Seki City

Known as one of the "Three Great Cutlery Capitals of the World," the blade-making region of Seki gained worldwide fame, with swordsmithing being particularly renowned. It is said that the culture of kitchen knives prospered due to this reputation, and Seki knives are well-known for their robust cores. Especially, many may have heard of Seki knives under the name of the renowned craftsman Magoroku Kanemoto II (Seki no Magoroku), who is celebrated as a master. In contrast to Sakai and Sanjo, which specialize in forged blades, Seki distinguishes itself by employing a press method in knife production.

Turning to mechanization, mass production systems became a major feature, and mass production for overseas markets began. At the same time, this area is actively engaged in technological innovation to improve quality.

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