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Known as the “City of Blades,” Seki City in Gifu Prefecture has been a renowned center of blade-making for over 700 years. What began with samurai swordsmithing evolved into a tradition of high-performance kitchen knives, where traditional forging meets modern steel innovation. Today, Seki’s makers continue to craft stainless steel knives known for their clean performance, easy care, and enduring edge retention — trusted by both professionals and home cooks.

But Gifu’s legacy of craftsmanship goes beyond steel. This region is also home to Mino-yaki, a 1,300-year-old tradition of ceramic making. Our collection includes hand-thrown KYOTOH ceramic donabes, crafted in Gifu’s rich clay and prized for their far-infrared heat properties — allowing food to cook to its core while retaining juiciness and texture.

This collection celebrates the spirit of Gifu: heritage-driven, utility-minded, and beautifully made. Whether you’re drawn to the precision of a Seki-forged knife or the earthy warmth of a Mino-yaki donabe, these pieces are built for use, and made to last.

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Hitohira Imojiya OKD 120mm Petty VG-1

Hitohira Imojiya OKD 120mm Petty VG-1

$90.14
$90.14
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Hitohira HG 140mm Petty Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Western Handle

Hitohira HG 140mm Petty Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Western Handle

$119.71
$119.71
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Naozumi Nihonkou 120mm Petty Carbon

Naozumi Nihonkou 120mm Petty Carbon

$78.87
$78.87
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Hitohira Imojiya OKD 120mm Petty VG-1 Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira Imojiya OKD 120mm Petty VG-1 Tagayasan Handle

$77.46
$77.46
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Hitohira FJ 120mm Petty VG10 Pakka Handle

Hitohira FJ 120mm Petty VG10 Pakka Handle

$138.02
$138.02
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 120mm Petty Stainless Pakka Handle

Hitohira Imojiya TH 120mm Petty Stainless Pakka Handle

$98.59
$98.59
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

$222.53
$222.53
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New Vintage Kanehide 120mm Deba Shirogami 3 Poplar Handle

New Vintage Kanehide 120mm Deba Shirogami 3 Poplar Handle

$105.63
$105.63
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New Vintage Kanehide 90mm Deba Shirogami 3 Poplar Handle

New Vintage Kanehide 90mm Deba Shirogami 3 Poplar Handle

$105.63
$105.63
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New Vintage Spyderco 120mm Petty Stainless in Box Seki, Japan

New Vintage Spyderco 120mm Petty Stainless in Box Seki, Japan

$180.28
$180.28