Seki Kitchen Knife

High-quality knives made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of the world's three major cutlery producing regions.

Seki City in Gifu Prefecture is counted as one of the "world's three major cutlery production areas" and is known as a city of cutlery making. Along with Solingen in Germany and Sheffield in England, it is a world-famous city known as the "3S".

Tracing the origins of cutlery making in Seki City, it dates back to the Kamakura period. It is blessed with high-quality tempering clay, charcoal, and abundant water resources, including the Nagara River. It has long been considered an ideal place for sword making, and at its peak, nearly 300 swordsmiths gathered there. This city, with a history of sword making spanning more than 800 years, has continued to pass down its high level of skill even as times changed and the production of everyday cutlery shifted.

Seki City cutlery, loved all over the world, is completed through numerous meticulous processes. Including all processes, such as pressing, heat treatment, polishing, back sharpening, and edge sharpening, there are more than 20 steps.
Seki City knives are filled with the dedication of these craftsmen. We highly recommend that you pick one up and try it for yourself.