History
Seki City, Japan has been the center of Japanese cutlery production since the middle of the 13th century. It was a natural choice because of its rich resources of iron sand and charcoal and its proximity to water - all important elements in the crafting of fine cutlery.
Today, Seki City remains the vibrant hub of Japanese cutlery manufacturing. The techniques and skills of the ancient swordsmiths have been passed down for centuries and continue to develop and progress with modern technology.
MCUSTA knives are made in Seki City, Japan and are the pinnacle of this synthesis between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern cutting edge technology.
The Mcusta design team uses a 3D CAD/CAM system to design new models and create prototypes. Each knife design is meticulously evaluated and refined and then field tested. At this point the finest materials are chosen for durability, function and beauty.
Unlike most mass produced blades which are stamped, MCUSTA blades are precision laser cut and the components are CNC machined to assure the best possible and precise fit. Each knife is then carefully hand assembled, hand finished and inspected by MCUSTA's team of craftsmen.
It is for these reasons that MCUSTA knives are among the finest production knives made anywhere in the world!!
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
The Seki-City, Gifu-Prefecture is a small town located in the middle of Japan, and is famous worldwide for its production of fine knives like Solingen in Germany.
The history (about 780 years) of Seki cutlery industry dates back to the 13th century, when master swordsmith, Motoshige moved from Kyushu district to Seki and began making his swords here. He chose Seki for its rich natural as well as material conditions. Seki offered, at the top of the list, good quality iron sand, charcoal and water.
During the Muromachi Era (1338-1573), which began just a century later, there were over 300 swordsmiths working in Seki. Kanemoto Magoroku and Saburo Shizu were two of the most famous. The superior quality of Seki swords and the name of Seki were quickly recognized throughout Japan and its solid reputation as a swordmaking center was established.
The techniques and skills and the ancient attitudes of traditional Japanese swordmaking has been passed down across the centuries and are still alive in today's modern cutlery industry. And Seki City remains a vibrant center of Japanese cutlery manufacture.