2023 New Products on the Way
Posted by Mcusta on 20th May 2023
Mcusta has several new products being added to the lineup in 2023.
First among these is the production version of the long-awaited personal
folding steak knife. Then we are also introducing a new fixed blade
line designed by USA knifemaker Mike Irie. Finally, a fixed tanto is
coming soon as well.Called "The Executive," the folding steak knife was originally conceived by
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Mcusta Knives Manufacturing Process
Posted by Mcusta on 18th Feb 2022
The art of Japanese cutlery manufacturing began in Seki nearly 1000 years ago and Mcusta is proud to keep the tradition alive. At its factory in Seki, Japan the company produces fine cutlery by combining various machine processes with a custom hand-finish. Each knife undergoes the whole process with an exquisite level of artistry and excellence of design.FORGINGMcusta uses high
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The Heritage of Seki Japan: The City of Blades
Posted by Madeline Younglove on 3rd Feb 2022
The
beautiful city of Seki, located in Gifu Prefecture has been a hub of bladesmithing
for over 800 years, emerging alongside the rise of the Samurai warrior caste. Perfectly
nestled between two rivers, Seki has an abundant supply of river clay and coal
which are ideal in the bladesmithing process. Today Seki, Japan is one of the
world’s leading producers of knives and cut
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