Just like Solingen in Germany and Maniago in Italy, Seki has been the center of knife production in Japan for centuries. Because there are abundant iron sand, charcoal and water resources here, most old craftsmen would choose to make knives in this place.
Even until now, the choice of most knife makers and the status of Seki remain unchanged. MCUSTA, one of Japan’s top knife manufacturers, is located here.
MCUSTA has perfectly combined the traditional Japanese knife-making techniques with modern technologies. Moreover, the samurai culture mostly influences its appearance design inspiration. For example, laser engraving the “family crest emblems” of those time-honored families on the handle makes them appear classic and beautiful and endows people with a sense of traditional aesthetics.
