{"product_id":"kanetsune-seki-kaico-tou-sekikanetsune","title":"Kanetsune Seki KAICO-TOU \/ SEKIKANETSUNE","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeki City in Gifu Prefecture boasts a history of over 800 years as one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas. Kitasho Co., Ltd. has been manufacturing and selling traditional cutlery in this region since its founding in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Seki Kanetsune\" is Kitasho's cutlery brand that pursues practicality and beauty while cherishing the techniques and spirit inherited by Seki craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand name originates from \"Kanetsune,\" a swordsmith who was active in Mino Province during the Muromachi period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey manufacture kitchen knives and outdoor knives that inherit the spirit of Japanese swords and traditional forging techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\" alt=\"Kanetsune Seki KAICO-TOU \/ SEKIKANETSUNE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3454\/5985\/files\/P6171349e_480x480.jpg?v=1782701032\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis knife is a masterpiece that has been loved for a quarter of a century. It's a Japanese-made folding knife based on a traditional back-lock knife once known as the \"Back-Lock Itto\" in Seki City.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeki City once had many factories manufacturing knives for overseas markets and even doing OEM production for global brands, but now only a few remain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kaikoto model inherits the atmosphere and structure of knife making from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"KAICO\" means \"nostalgic\" in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\" alt=\"Kanetsune Seki KAICO-TOU \/ SEKIKANETSUNE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3454\/5985\/files\/P6171387e_480x480.jpg?v=1782701032\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made of AUS-8 stainless steel, which is excellent in corrosion resistance and ease of handling. The blade shape is a \"drop point,\" where the back of the blade gently slopes downwards towards the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of laminated reinforced wood, and combined with a metal liner (the frame that holds and supports the blade), it has a classic appearance and a solid weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\" alt=\"Kanetsune Seki KAICO-TOU \/ SEKIKANETSUNE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3454\/5985\/files\/P6171366e_480x480.jpg?v=1782701032\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"back-lock mechanism,\" where the internal parts of the handle automatically interlock when the blade is opened, prevents the blade from closing unintentionally during use, ensuring stable blade retention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle comes in three colors: black, off-white, and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3454\/5985\/files\/P6171335e_480x480.jpg?v=1782701032\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a special paulownia wood box, making it suitable not only for practical use but also for collection and as a gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3454\/5985\/files\/P6171340e_480x480.jpg?v=1782701032\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- This product has a sharp blade. Please handle with extreme care.\u003cbr\u003e- Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening or closing the knife.\u003cbr\u003e- When unlocking, do not place your fingers in the direction that the blade will close.\u003cbr\u003e- After use, remove any moisture or dirt and store in a dry place.\u003cbr\u003e- For long-term storage, we recommend maintenance with rust-preventive oil.\u003cbr\u003e- Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 180mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 70mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade thickness: 3.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade: AUS-8 Stainless Steel Single Layer\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Laminated Reinforced Wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEKIKANETSUNE","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44094435393601,"sku":"4956856715116","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Brown","offer_id":44094435426369,"sku":"4956856715109","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":44087006199873,"sku":"4956856715093","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3454\/5985\/files\/P6171335e.jpg?v=1782701032","url":"https:\/\/fudekami.com\/products\/kanetsune-seki-kaico-tou-sekikanetsune","provider":"FUDEKAMI STATIONERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}