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Seki Cutlery(関の刃物)

せきのはもの Seki Blades

Seki Cutlery(関の刃物)

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Swordsmiths gathered here from the 1300s; the town still ships blades worldwide.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreMetalwork
City / townSeki
Area in the prefectureChuno

FAQ

Where is Seki Blades?
It is in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Seki Blades?
Swordsmiths gathered here from the 1300s; the town still ships blades worldwide. The focus is metalwork.
When was Seki Blades established?
It dates from the 1300s.

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